Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Charlotte NC
Years Experience
3 — 6
Salary
$85,000.00 — $105,000.00

Senior Internal Auditor (Financial, Operational, & SOX Controls)

Join a high-performing internal audit team that is redefining how audit functions partner with the business. This role offers the opportunity to lead audits end-to-end while working closely with leadership to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive meaningful change across a complex, publicly traded organization.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll take ownership of audit and advisory engagements spanning financial, operational, SOX, and compliance areas. You’ll play a key role in evaluating risk, enhancing internal controls, and supporting major initiatives, including supporting a new system implementations and process transformation efforts.

This is a highly visible position where your insights will directly influence business decisions and operational efficiency. The team is known for its collaborative, value-add approach, focused on adding value to the business. The Internal Audit team is a place leadership looks at to promote for future growth opportunities throughout Accounting, Finance, and Operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting across SOX, financial, and operational areas
  • Perform walkthroughs and control testing to evaluate design and effectiveness of key controls
  • Partner with business leaders on process improvements, system changes, and special projects
  • Leverage data and analytics to identify risks, inefficiencies, and automation opportunities
  • Support ongoing enhancements to the internal control environment
  • Contribute to ERP transformation initiatives from an audit and risk perspective

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with SOX controls testing across core business processes (revenue, financial reporting, P2P, tax, inventory, etc.)
  • Background in a publicly traded company environment
  • 3–5 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal audit
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and risk-based auditing
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate clear, actionable insights
  • CPA or CIA preferred

Key Takeaways

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on business operations and leadership decisions
  • Balanced exposure across SOX, financial, and operational audits
  • Clear runway to grow into broader roles within the organization
  • Collaborative, business-partnering audit culture (not a “policing” function)
  • Involvement in ERP transformation and process improvement initiatives