Staff Auditor

The Keller Group is partnering with a stable public company in the Phoenix area in its search for an Internal Auditor. This is a highly visible, cross-functional role supporting the company's financial internal control structure and branch audit function across North America, offering the opportunity to build broad exposure across SOX compliance, operational auditing and cross-departmental collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive medical, dental and wellness offerings

• Generous paid time off and 401k with a company match

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Opportunities to expand expertise across a growing, dynamic organization

Responsibilities

• Support audit leadership with the development and execution of the Company's annual SOX audit, including financial reporting risk assessment and identifying risks at the financial statement assertion level.

• Perform and document process walkthroughs alongside SOX testing to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

• Communicate audit results and significant findings to audit leadership and corporate management through written and verbal reporting.

• Provide training to employees on SOX control documentation and remediation activities.

• Interface with external auditors to support the SOX plan and perform testing on their behalf as needed.

• Conduct end-to-end operational audits of branch locations, including planning, execution, wrap-up, and reporting.

• Respond to complex, escalated inquiries arising during the SOX audit process.

• Partner with local management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in controls and financial process efficiency.

• Support additional projects as assigned in alignment with audit team and corporate objectives.

• Occasional travel required, approximately 4-5 trips per year across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• At least 1 year of progressive experience in public accounting and/or internal audit

• CPA and/or CIA preferred

• Solid business acumen with working knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, SOX, COSO and IIA auditing standards

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess business processes, risks and controls

• Familiarity with IT audit concepts, risks and general controls

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with SAP and/or AuditBoard preferred