Senior SOX & Internal Controls Auditor — Compliance Focus

Ledgent; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the SOX compliance program, internal controls over financial reporting, and related audit activities. The role partners with management, stakeholders, and external auditors to evaluate controls, identify risks, and drive remediation efforts to maintain regulatory and governance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong audit foundation, experience with SOX testing, and capability to support operational audits and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA/CIA/CISA or active pursuit preferred.
• 3+ years in public accounting, internal audit, SOX, risk management, or related fields.
• Knowledge of ICFR and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual SOX compliance program, including risk assessments and testing of internal controls.
• Assist in remediation of control deficiencies and audit findings.
• Prepare reports and analyses for management review.
• Coordinate with external auditors for walkthroughs and documentation.
• Participate in planning and execution of operational audits and risk assessments.
• Maintain audit management and compliance tracking systems.
• Execute audit procedures and document results per standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and risk mitigation.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders across departments.

Skills

SOX testing

ICFR knowledge

Audit experience

Communication skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Ledgent is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the SOX compliance program, internal controls over financial reporting, and related audit activities. The role partners with management, stakeholders, and external auditors to evaluate controls, identify risks, and drive remediation efforts to maintain regulatory and governance standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong audit foundation, experience with SOX testing, and capability to support operational audits and process improvements