Staff Internal Auditor

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

SOX exposure

Leadership exposure

Internal controls experience

Career growth

Mentorship

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Internal Auditor in a hybrid Houston, TX setting. You will perform operational, financial, and SOX audits, collaborating with leadership across multiple business units to strengthen controls and improve processes.

The role offers hands-on experience with risk assessment, internal controls, and governance initiatives, with mentorship and clear paths for career growth in Internal Audit, Accounting, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of internal audit or related experience.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and auditing principles.
• SOX compliance or internal control testing experience preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in Excel and Office; GRC systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational, financial, and SOX compliance audits in line with the annual plan.
• Gather and analyze data from financial records, reports, interviews, and observations.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify risks, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, well-documented audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results to management and monitor remediation efforts.
• Support risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and special audit projects as assigned.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry best practices that may impact internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen internal controls and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Internal controls knowledge

Risk assessment

Auditing principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

GRC systems

Job description

Internal Auditor – Why This Opportunity

Join a stable, growth-oriented organization where you’ll gain broad exposure to operational, financial, and SOX compliance audits while partnering with leaders across the business. This role offers hands‑on experience evaluating internal controls, improving business processes, and supporting risk management initiatives. It’s an excellent opportunity for an audit professional looking to broaden their experience, gain visibility across the organization, and build a long‑term career.

Salary: $65k – $85k

Internal Auditor – Perks of the Role

• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility.
• Exposure to operational, financial, and SOX compliance audits.
• Opportunity to work directly with leadership across multiple business units.
• Gain experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong career growth opportunities within Internal Audit, Accounting, and Finance.
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment with ongoing mentorship and development.

Internal Auditor – Key Responsibilities

• Perform operational, financial, and SOX compliance audits in accordance with the annual audit plan and internal audit standards.
• Gather and analyze data through financial records, operational reports, interviews, and process observations.
• Evaluate internal controls and identify risks, control deficiencies, and opportunities to improve business processes.
• Prepare clear, well‑documented audit workpapers, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in communicating audit results and recommendations to management while monitoring remediation efforts.
• Support risk assessments, compliance initiatives, and special audit projects as assigned.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and industry best practices that may impact company policies and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to strengthen internal controls and promote continuous improvement.

Internal Auditor – Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of internal audit, external audit, public accounting, or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and auditing principles.
• Experience with SOX compliance or internal control testing is preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with GRC systems is a plus.