Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. This role involves assisting in risk assessment, audit scoping, and audit program development. You will be responsible for completing assigned SOX and internal audits, thoroughly documenting testing and findings within budgeted timeframes. Additionally, you will analyze root causes of risks and control issues, recommending pragmatic solutions. This position offers the opportunity to participate in system upgrades and guide teams in establishing proper controls. You will draft audit reports and present issues to the business and IT, discussing practical cross-functional solutions. Your understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and relevant regulations will be pivotal in providing audit and advisory services to the business, contributing to the development of audit process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in risk assessment, audit scoping, and audit program development.
• Complete assigned SOX and internal audits, thoroughly documenting testing and findings within budgeted timeframes and costs.
• Analyze root causes of risks and control issues and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Participate in system upgrades, conversions, and changes, guiding teams in establishing proper controls.
• Draft audit reports and present issues to business and IT, discussing practical cross-functional solutions.
• Apply understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and regulations to provide audit and advisory services.
• Contribute to the development of audit process improvements.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in audit, internal audit, SOX compliance, IT controls, and IT audit.
• Strong understanding of internal control, Sarbanes-Oxley, and public accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 2-5+ years of relevant experience working on publicly traded company audits within Big 4 or second-tier/large/global accounting firms.
• Experience with life sciences or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Practical experience performing IT portions of SOX audits.
• Experience in internal audits, auditing system changes/conversions, and acquisitions is helpful.
• Experience working with management to implement SOX controls within new locations.

Work Environment:

You will be part of a team of Internal Auditors reporting to the Director of Internal Audit. This position is hybrid, with the option to work three days in the office in MN or fully remote if the experience is a great fit. Our Client has recently been acquired by a global sciences organization, which may impact the location of some functions. The successful candidate will work in AX and D365, auditing systems with a focus on general IT controls (GITC or ITGC). The role provides a consulting opportunity during a period of M&A, offering exposure to internal audit during an acquisition.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2026.