Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Controls Leader

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon Finance is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for a leading manufacturing company in the Detroit area. This role leads and executes complex, risk-based internal audits across the Americas, with support for global assignments as required.

The position emphasizes SOX compliance, internal control design and testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate control gaps. You will report findings to stakeholders and support remediation through to closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent preferred; active progress toward certification is valued.
• Minimum 4 years in internal or external audit, risk, controls, compliance, or related discipline.
• Strong manufacturing experience; automotive, global or multicultural organization experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, financial and operational processes, and risk-based auditing.
• Big Four or comparable public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, quality assurance, remediation monitoring, and management reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines, evidence, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross function teams to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps, ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure of issues.
• Review Section 302 certifications, identify themes/gaps, and support remediation plans.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation (RCMs, test procedures, templates) and administer Workiva (dashboards, issues, reporting).
• Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
• Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.
• Execute functional, site, and specialized audits across planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with company policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results to stakeholders at all levels and track timely, sustainable remediation of findings

Skills

Auditing expertise

Risk assessment

SOX knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/CISA preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Venteon Finance is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for a leading manufacturing company in the Detroit area. This role leads and executes complex, risk-based internal audits across the Americas, with support for global assignments as required.

The position emphasizes SOX compliance, internal control design and testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate control gaps. You will report findings to stakeholders and support remediation through to closure.