Senior SOX & Internal Controls Auditor

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power in the United States seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead the SOX 404 program and build a scalable control framework. You will work with a GRC tool for documentation, testing, and issue tracking while supporting ERM and process improvements across finance and operations.

Based in Waco, TX or Minneapolis, MN with up to 25% travel to locations across the US and Mexico, this role requires CPA and 3–5+ years in internal audit or public accounting, plus Big 4 exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 3–5+ years of internal audit, SOX, or public accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 and COSO framework.
• Experience with Workiva or similar GRC tool.
• Big 4 experience preferred.
• Exposure to ITGCs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute key components of the SOX 404 program, including risk assessment, RCM development, walkthroughs, and control testing.
• Identify control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and track remediation efforts.
• Maintain SOX documentation, testing results, and certifications.
• Coordinate with external auditors to support integrated audit requirements.
• Support implementation of an ERM framework, including risk identification and reporting.
• Perform risk-based internal audits and operational reviews.
• Identify and drive process improvement and transformation opportunities across finance and operations.
• Leverage and support the implementation of AI tools and analytics to enhance risk assessment, testing efficiency, and process documentation.

Skills

SOX 404

COSO framework

Audit testing

Risk assessment

Workiva

Public accounting

Big 4 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

GRC software (Workiva)

Job description

Forgent Power in the United States seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead the SOX 404 program and build a scalable control framework. You will work with a GRC tool for documentation, testing, and issue tracking while supporting ERM and process improvements across finance and operations.

Based in Waco, TX or Minneapolis, MN with up to 25% travel to locations across the US and Mexico, this role requires CPA and 3–5+ years in internal audit or public accounting, plus Big 4 exposure.