Senior Internal Auditor, SOX & Risk — Hybrid (Retail)

PetSmart; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PetSmart’s Internal Audit team is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead SOX and operational audits at the Phoenix Home Office. You will plan and perform audits, assess controls, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen processes in a dynamic retail environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings to leadership, and support external audit coordination. Some travel is required (15–25%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, or related certification preferred; candidates actively pursuing welcome.
• Experience in internal audit, SOX, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and lead assigned audit and SOX testing activities.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to management.
• Prepare audit programs, workpapers, and support documents.
• Identify risks and control deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Build relationships with control owners and business leaders.
• Coordinate with external auditors for SOX testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Analytical ability

Project management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA/CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/SAP familiarity

Job description

PetSmart’s Internal Audit team is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to lead SOX and operational audits at the Phoenix Home Office. You will plan and perform audits, assess controls, and deliver practical recommendations to strengthen processes in a dynamic retail environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings to leadership, and support external audit coordination. Some travel is required (15–25%).