Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor Location: Spring, TX Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel and involves primarily standard office-based work. Compensation: $130k Base + Benefits Advance Your Career in Public Company Internal Audit Our client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a growing internal audit function supporting a global manufacturing organization. This role offers broad exposure across finance, accounting, operations, information technology, human resources, and corporate functions while contributing to SOX compliance, enterprise risk management, process improvement, and strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will gain meaningful experience across global operations, business acquisitions, technical accounting matters, ERP implementations, and complex business processes while working within a collaborative, fast-paced public company environment. Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will play a hands‑on role in executing the company's internal audit and SOX compliance program. This position is responsible for supporting audit planning and risk assessment, performing business process walkthroughs, documenting controls, testing financial, operational, and IT controls, preparing high-quality audit workpapers, and partnering with process owners to strengthen the organization's control environment. This position requires a detail-oriented and self-directed audit professional who can take ownership of assignments, produce high-quality work with limited supervision, collaborate effectively across functions and locations, and operate successfully within a dynamic public company environment. Essential Responsibilities Internal Audit Execution Execute and support internal audit engagements from planning through completion. Perform detailed business process walkthroughs across accounting, finance, operations, human resources, and other corporate functions. Develop and maintain process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, audit programs, and supporting workpapers. Document key business processes, risks, roles and responsibilities, and internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements and internal audit standards. Produce clear, accurate, and well-supported audit documentation suitable for management review. SOX & Controls Testing Perform design and operating effectiveness testing of key SOX controls. Test accounting, financial reporting, finance, human resources, operational, and entity‑level controls as applicable. Support documentation and testing of IT General Controls and application controls for SOX compliance. Identify and document control exceptions and evaluate findings in coordination with Internal Audit leadership and process owners. Partner with process owners to develop practical remediation plans and follow up on corrective actions to validate implementation. Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes. Risk Assessment & Audit Planning Participate in annual risk assessments and internal audit planning activities. Assist in defining audit scope, objectives, testing procedures, and documentation requirements. Evaluate business processes and control environments to identify emerging risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Support business acquisitions, technical accounting matters, and other internal audit, risk, and strategic projects. Contribute to initiatives involving enterprise risk management, process transformation, and changes to systems or business processes. Business Partnership & Reporting Build productive relationships with accounting, finance, operations, human resources, information technology, and business leaders across the organization. Communicate audit observations, identified risks, control findings, and practical recommendations clearly and effectively. Assist in preparing audit reports and supporting documentation for Internal Audit leadership. Assist with quarterly and other reporting requirements to the Audit Committee. Work collaboratively across organizational levels, business units, functions, and geographic locations to move audit and control initiatives forward. Support change initiatives by helping stakeholders understand risks, control requirements, and practical approaches to strengthening processes. Technology, Data & Systems Support testing of IT General Controls and application controls where applicable. Utilize Excel, Visio, audit documentation tools, and other business applications to support audit execution and process documentation. Develop and track metrics, analyze data, and use quantitative and qualitative information to identify issues and support conclusions. Translate audit findings and data into clear, actionable recommendations and compelling business narratives. Gain exposure to ERP systems, financial reporting applications, and other enterprise technologies through process and control evaluations. Supervision & Professional Development This position does not currently have direct supervisory responsibilities but offers broad exposure across a publicly traded global organization and the opportunity to work alongside senior finance, operational, and functional leaders. The Senior Internal Auditor will gain experience across initiatives including: SOX compliance Enterprise risk management ERP implementations Process transformation Business acquisitions Technical accounting matters Financial reporting controls IT controls and business applications This role provides an opportunity for an ambitious audit professional to broaden their understanding of the business while building experience across internal audit, accounting, risk, technology, operations, and corporate functions. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. Approximately 4+ years of internal audit or equivalent public accounting experience. Experience supporting SOX compliance activities, internal controls, business process documentation, and control testing. Working knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS and internal control frameworks. Strong understanding of audit, accounting, compliance, risk, and related concepts. Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of assignments, and consistently produce high-quality work with limited supervision. Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, including the ability to develop and track metrics and use data to identify and solve problems. Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to deliver results and operate effectively through organizational and process change. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across functions, organizational levels, and locations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex audit and control matters clearly and concisely. Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency. Preferred CPA certification or active progress toward obtaining licensure. Experience within a publicly traded company. Manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, energy, or oil and gas industry experience. Experience with IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls. Familiarity with Visio and business process mapping. Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nova Solutions Group