Staff Internal Auditor

LHH; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Internal Audit professional to support the annual SOX 404 compliance program from our Scottsdale location. You will assist in risk assessments, document process walkthroughs, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.

You will communicate findings to leadership, train process owners on documentation and remediation, and help maintain thorough audit workpapers while collaborating with external auditors. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, external audit, or a combination.
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA and/or CIA designation is a plus.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404, COSO framework, and auditing standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Internal Audit team in the annual SOX 404 compliance program.
• Assist with financial reporting risk assessments and evaluating internal controls.
• Conduct and document process walkthroughs and control testing.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on control documentation and remediation efforts.
• Maintain audit workpapers, testing docs, findings logs, and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with external auditors during testing activities.
• Participate in operational audits across locations and functions.

Skills

SOX compliance

Audit testing

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

IT controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Audit management tools

Job description

Compensation: Up to $75k + 5% annual bonus + 401K matching (100% on first 3% and then 50% on next 2%)

What You'll Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Internal Audit team in the execution of the annual SOX 404 compliance program.
• Assist with financial reporting risk assessments, including identifying risks at the assertion level and evaluating the effectiveness of key internal controls.
• Conduct and document process walkthroughs and control testing to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Communicate audit observations, findings, and recommendations to audit leadership and business stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and training to process owners regarding control documentation and remediation efforts.
• Maintain accurate audit workpapers, testing documentation, findings logs, and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with external auditors by providing requested information and assisting with testing activities.
• Participate in operational audits across various business locations and functions, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Research and resolve complex audit-related inquiries and control issues.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and other initiatives supporting organizational objectives.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, external audit, or a combination of both.
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience is preferred.
• CPA and/or CIA designation is a plus.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX 404 compliance, COSO framework, and auditing standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate control environments.
• Exposure to IT controls, IT risk assessments, or general IT audit concepts is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems and audit management tools is preferred.