Senior Internal Auditor
Norfolk, VA or Deerfield Beach, FL
Our client is a leading vertically integrated producer of cement and building materials across the Eastern U.S. As a newly public company, they are building a more structured, efficient, and scalable SOX and internal controls program.
Why This Role
This role is primarily focused on supporting and executing the SOX program.
You will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, while gaining exposure to broader audit and operational areas as time permits.
What You’ll Do
🔹 SOX Program Execution (Primary Focus)
- Perform walkthroughs and testing of key SOX controls
- Support SOX scoping, risk assessment, and control documentation
- Coordinate with control owners to ensure timely execution of controls
- Identify control deficiencies and support remediation efforts
- Support external auditor reliance by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
- Responsible for administering Optro Controls Management (former AuditBoard), a web-based platform for SOX management, including risk and control matrices (RACM), process flows, and control testing.
🔹 Internal Controls & Process Understanding
- Develop deep understanding of financial and operational processes
- Evaluate control design and identify opportunities for improvement
- Assist in standardizing control documentation and execution
🔹 Audit Projects
- Support financial and operational audits as time permits
- Perform testing and contribute to audit findings and reporting
What We’re Looking For
- 3–6 years of internal audit / public accounting experience
- Strong understanding of SOX and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- CPA, CIA, or similar certification (preferred or in progress)
What You’ll Gain
- Deep expertise in SOX and internal controls in a public company
- Exposure to financial and operational processes