Senior Internal Auditor - SOX & Controls Lead (Hybrid)

Talentify; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking a Senior or Lead Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. You will plan, execute, and report on financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, with oversight of the SOX program.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with Internal Audit leadership, and communicate findings to stakeholders. A CPA/CISA is preferred; a Bachelor's in Accounting is required. This is a hybrid role in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• 3+ years auditing or 3+ years accounting/finance in a control environment.
• IT audit and data analysis techniques experience is preferred.
• Professional certification (CPA/CIA/CISA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, execution, and wrap up of financial, operational and compliance audits with strong project management.
• Prepare audit reports and communicate results and action plans to stakeholders clearly.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance by documenting processes and testing key controls.
• Lead multi-person engagements, mentor staff, and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Audit

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CIA/CISA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Data analytics tools

Job description

Stepan Company is seeking a Senior or Lead Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. You will plan, execute, and report on financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, with oversight of the SOX program.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with Internal Audit leadership, and communicate findings to stakeholders. A CPA/CISA is preferred; a Bachelor's in Accounting is required. This is a hybrid role in the U.S.