Senior Internal Auditor – SOX & Controls Lead (Hybrid)

Essex Property Trust; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k employer match

Paid parental leave

Excellence rewards

Wellness programs

12 paid holidays

15 PTO days

Housing discount 20%

Job summary

Essex Property Trust in Irvine is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor III to strengthen the company’s control environment and lead risk-based internal audits across corporate and property operations, including SOX testing.

The role requires a CPA and/or CIA, 4+ years of audit experience, and the ability to work in a collaborative, hybrid setting with cross-functional teams. External audit support and continuous professional growth are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive internal or public audit experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on SOX experience (control design, testing, remediation).
• CPA and/or CIA strongly preferred.
• Real estate/property management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and independently execute audits across property, corporate, and operations.
• Lead SOX planning, walkthroughs, control testing, and documentation.
• Develop risk-based audit plans aligned with objectives and emerging risks.
• Prepare clear internal audit reports with findings and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive process improvements.
• Support external audit activities and liaison with auditors.
• Stay current on industry trends and maintain professional certifications.
• Assist with special projects and Audit Committee requests.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX compliance

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA preferred

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Essex Property Trust in Irvine is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor III to strengthen the company’s control environment and lead risk-based internal audits across corporate and property operations, including SOX testing.

The role requires a CPA and/or CIA, 4+ years of audit experience, and the ability to work in a collaborative, hybrid setting with cross-functional teams. External audit support and continuous professional growth are expected.