Senior Internal Auditor

Description:

An industry leader based in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join their team. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in operational, financial, and compliance audits with exposure to a variety of key areas, including Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls. The Senior Internal Auditor will play a critical role in assessing risks, developing test plans, and recommending improvements to internal controls. This role reports directly to a Senior Manager and requires strong audit and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planning, risk assessments, and detailed test plans for financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits.

• Review and test financial controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance.

• Identify risks and internal control gaps, working with management to create and implement remediation plans.

• Prepare draft audit reports, clearly articulating recommendations and management's responses.

• Review work papers prepared by co-sourced team members.

• Work both independently and as part of a team.

• Manage audit projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in audit, with experience at the Big 4 or in a corporate internal audit function for a U.S. public company.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in internal audit methodologies, Sarbanes-Oxley walkthroughs, and controls testing.

  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams).

  • Strong communication skills for interviewing and preparing reports.

  • Ability to assess risks and propose improvements.

  • Excellent project management skills.

• Certifications (Preferred): CPA, CIA, or CISA.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Experience in commercial real estate environments, particularly in assessing third-party risks.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 per year.

• Target Bonus: 12% – 15% of annual salary.