Staff Internal Auditor & AI Innovation

Realty Income Corporation; Del Mar (CA); On-site; USD 69,617 - 97,957; Full time

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Data analytics

AI tools & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

BI tools

AI tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Staff Internal Auditor plays a key role in supporting Realty Income's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program while helping drive innovation within the Internal Audit function through the use of artificial intelligence, analytics, and process automation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across a Fortune 500, publicly traded REIT while developing expertise in internal controls, risk management, business operations, and regulatory compliance.

This role will execute SOX testing, evaluate internal controls, identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance risk assessment, testing, and business insights. As part of the Finance organization, Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes across the enterprise. This position is based in the office four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company's SOX compliance program, which represents the primary focus of this role.
• Maintain risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts for key business processes.
• Conduct walkthroughs with business stakeholders to document processes and evaluate control design.
• Perform SOX testing and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate document requests, manage testing timelines, and communicate effectively with process owners.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support quarterly SOX certifications and related compliance activities.
• Monitor emerging SEC, PCAOB, and COSO guidance and recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment.

Internal Audit & Risk Management

• Participate in financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
• Develop an understanding of key business processes, risks, and controls throughout the enterprise.
• 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, efficiency, and business processes.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions taken by management.
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations through clear written reports and presentations.
• Maintain awareness of emerging business, operational, regulatory, and industry risks.

AI Innovation, Analytics & Process Improvement

• Utilize data analytics and visualization tools to enhance audit testing, risk assessments, and business insights.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual audit procedures, recurring testing activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Leverage AI tools to improve audit efficiency, increase testing coverage, and support decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify innovative uses of AI, analytics, and automation that strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.
• Apply sound professional judgment when utilizing AI technologies, including validating outputs, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with company policies and data governance standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Internal Aud'ts AI, analytics, and continuous improvement capabilities.

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.

Why Join Realty Income?

• Gain exposure to all areas of a Fortune 500, publicly traded REIT and develop a deep understanding of how a global organization operates.
• Transition from Big 4 public accounting to industry, moving beyond audit engagements to become a trusted business partner with visibility into real business decisions and outcomes.
• Build expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, risk management, and business operations while partnering with leaders across Finance, Operations, Investments, Legal, Technology, Human Resources, and Corporate functions.
• Help shape the future of Internal Audit through AI innovation, analytics, and process optimization initiatives.
• Develop a strong foundation for long term career growth within Internal Audit, Finance, and the broader organization.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $69,617 - $83,072 - $97,957.

We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Our 401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation. Realty Income also offers other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits, along with a generous PTO accrual; in addition to 12 paid holidays, and paid volunteer time.

This role is subject to enhanced compliance and disclosure requirements comparable with those of a regulated financial services organization, including conflict of interest disclosures and personal trading policies.

Realty Income is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.