Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Controls Impact Leader

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen controls in a growing, public company. You will lead SOX walkthroughs, test key controls, and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to drive process improvements.

In this role you’ll partner with process owners, document findings clearly, and help develop remediation plans. Travel up to 25% may be required to support audits and external coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, public accounting, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of SOX/ICFR, COSO, and internal audit standards.
• Ability to understand business processes and evaluate their financial and operational impact.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Perform SOX walkthroughs and test the design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Execute financial, operational, and compliance audits
• Partner with process and control owners to identify risk and develop practical remediation plans
• Support the annual internal audit risk assessment and audit plan
• Prepare clear audit documentation, findings, and recommendations
• Track identified deficiencies and remediation efforts
• Coordinate with external auditors as needed for SOX reliance testing and financial statement audit matters

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Relationship building

Audit tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA, CIA or other IIA certification preferred

Job description

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen controls in a growing, public company. You will lead SOX walkthroughs, test key controls, and perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to drive process improvements.

In this role you’ll partner with process owners, document findings clearly, and help develop remediation plans. Travel up to 25% may be required to support audits and external coordination.