Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Controls Lead

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial and operational audits with a strong emphasis on SOX compliance and internal controls. You will assess risk, evaluate processes, and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen control effectiveness and safeguard assets.

You will partner with leadership across the organization to drive improvement, document findings, and support remediation efforts while traveling up to 20% across the U.S.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of audit experience in public accounting and/or internal audit.
• Hands-on SOX and internal controls experience, including testing and documentation.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and auditing standards.
• Ability to travel approximately 20% within the U.S., with some Canada/Mexico travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on financial and operational audits, including SOX testing, in accordance with professional standards and internal methodologies.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and key business processes.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks, and develop practical recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Prepare clear, concise audit workpapers and reports that communicate findings, root causes, and agreed action plans to management.
• Partner with process owners to understand business operations, clarify issues, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Manage multiple audits and projects simultaneously, ensuring work is completed on time and within scope.
• Monitor progress on remediation activities and perform follow-up reviews to confirm that corrective actions have been effectively implemented.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and processes within the internal audit function.

Skills

SOX testing

Internal controls

U.S. GAAP

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA and/or CIA preferred

CISA/CFE considered a plus

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics

Job description

Syntax Talent Solutions, LLC seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead financial and operational audits with a strong emphasis on SOX compliance and internal controls. You will assess risk, evaluate processes, and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen control effectiveness and safeguard assets.

You will partner with leadership across the organization to drive improvement, document findings, and support remediation efforts while traveling up to 20% across the U.S.