Role Overview
This position serves as a key contributor to the internal audit function within a global manufacturing organization. The Senior Internal Auditor leads end-to-end audit engagements covering financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas. Reporting to the Internal Audit Senior Manager, the role ensures that internal controls are effective, risks are properly assessed, and corporate governance practices align with JSOX, COSO, and IIA standards. The auditor supports reporting to the audit committee and contributes to ongoing improvements in control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and finalize internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT domains
- Apply risk assessment methodologies and internal control frameworks such as COSO and the IIA’s IPPF standards
- Evaluate accounting practices in alignment with GAAP and GAAS, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting
- Identify control gaps and deliver actionable recommendations to management
- Present findings clearly and professionally to auditees and senior leadership
- Track and verify remediation of audit issues
- Support JSOX compliance activities, including testing and documentation
- Participate in special reviews, fraud investigations, and ad-hoc requests from executive leadership
- Collaborate on initiatives to strengthen internal controls and improve operational efficiency
- Travel internationally for audit assignments, representing the function across global sites
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or equivalent
- Minimum of five years of experience in public accounting or internal audit, with demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance
- Familiarity with JSOX/SOX requirements and risk-based auditing principles
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 25–35% of the time
- Experience using audit management software, particularly AuditBoard
- Background in manufacturing or global operations is preferred
- Master’s degree considered an asset
Work Environment
This is a hybrid role based in Huntington Beach, CA, with audit responsibilities spanning multiple international locations. The organization operates in a diverse, inclusive setting and values equitable treatment across all levels. Employees are expected to collaborate across regions and functions, contributing to a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. Benefits include international travel, exposure to cross-functional teams across global sites, and involvement in high-impact projects such as fraud investigations and corporate governance initiatives. The company is committed to equal opportunity employment and fosters an inclusive workplace for all individuals.
