SOX & AI-Driven Internal Auditor (Remote Fridays)

Realty Income Corporation

Del Mar (CA)

Hybrid

USD 69,617 - 97,957

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with 50% match up to 6%

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Realty Income Corporation is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to support SOX compliance and drive innovation through AI, analytics, and automation. The role offers exposure to a Fortune 500 REIT and develops expertise in controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

You will gain broad exposure across internal controls and business operations while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance risk assessment and testing. Hybrid work arrangement with Friday remote option.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
1+ years of experience in public accounting, external audit, internal audit, risk advisory, or SOX compliance.
Experience performing SOX testing and evaluating internal controls preferred.
Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting processes.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, AI tools, or automation technologies is highly desirable.
Pursuit of or eligibility for CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certifications preferred.
Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

Support SOX testing and maintain risk and control matrices and process narratives.
Conduct walkthroughs with stakeholders to document processes and evaluate control design.
Prepare audit workpapers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
Analyze processes and data to identify risks, root causes, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop practical, value-added recommendations to improve controls and efficiency.
Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions taken by management.
Communicate audit observations and recommendations through clear reports and presentations.
Participate in financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
Develop an understanding of key business processes, risks, and controls across the enterprise.
Assist AI innovation, analytics, and process improvement initiatives within Internal Audit.