Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Controls, Fast-Growth Finance

Wayfair; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Wayfair is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join the accounting team within the finance group. This is a brand-new role focused on risk-based financial and SOX activities, offering exposure across the business and opportunities for career progression in a growing public company.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will conduct audits, document controls, and collaborate with process owners to strengthen the control environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of audit/research experience in a high-growth public company preferred.
• Expertise in internal control testing and enterprise risk management.
• Strong written and verbal communication to present findings and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and execution of internal audit interventions and SOX-related work.
• Conduct interviews and observe processes; document controls and procedures with clear reports.
• Monitor and evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls across the organization.
• Collaborate with process owners and control managers to review control documents and key processes.
• Ensure audit evidence and documentation are accurate and complete for management review.
• Prepare written and oral reports to communicate research results and recommendations to management.
• Review and improve audits and address weaknesses identified by internal and external audits.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SOX/compliance knowledge

Audit procedures

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Wayfair is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join the accounting team within the finance group. This is a brand-new role focused on risk-based financial and SOX activities, offering exposure across the business and opportunities for career progression in a growing public company.

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will conduct audits, document controls, and collaborate with process owners to strengthen the control environment.