Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Plant Operations Expert

Brilliant®; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Brilliant® is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the company’s risk assessment, SOX program, and financial, operational, and compliance audits across a broad multi-site footprint.

The role will be approximately 60% SOX testing and 40% broader audit work, with plant and operational audits in the first half and increased SOX focus later in the year.

National relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant audit, accounting, or related experience.
• Hands-on SOX testing across business processes.
• Big 4 or other top national firms experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, food, consumer products, or multi-site environments.
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred.
• SAP experience in manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOX testing across key business processes and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Participate in financial, operational, compliance, and plant audits across the organization.
• Assist with annual risk assessment and audit planning activities.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, documentation, and follow-up of audit findings.
• Ensure audit workpapers clearly support testing performed, conclusions reached, and recommendations made.
• Identify control gaps, process risks, and opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen operations.
• Partner with management to communicate audit observations and support remediation efforts.
• Work closely with external auditors and the company’s co-sourcing partner to coordinate audit coverage and avoid duplication of work.
• Support plant-related audits, including inventory and other operational areas.
• Manage multiple audit projects and priorities within a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Serve as an experienced member of the audit team and help support less experienced team members as needed.

Skills

SOX testing

Internal audit

Public accounting

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brilliant® is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support the company’s risk assessment, SOX program, and financial, operational, and compliance audits across a broad multi-site footprint.

The role will be approximately 60% SOX testing and 40% broader audit work, with plant and operational audits in the first half and increased SOX focus later in the year.

National relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates; sponsorship is not offered.