Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Onsite in Vinings, GA

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to help strengthen the organization's risk management, compliance, and internal control environment. This individual will play a key role in evaluating business processes, identifying operational and financial risks, and recommending practical solutions that enhance efficiency, governance, and overall business performance.

This is a highly visible position that requires a strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, risk-based auditing, and process improvement. The successful candidate will partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, IT, and other business functions to provide independent assurance and value-added recommendations.

What You'll DoInternal Audits & Risk Assessments

• Plan and execute operational, financial, and compliance audits across various business functions.
• Perform risk-based assessments to identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and emerging business risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of key business processes and internal controls.
• Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

SOX Compliance & Internal Controls

• Lead testing and evaluation of internal controls related to financial reporting.
• Conduct walkthroughs, evaluate control design, and perform control effectiveness testing.
• Document audit procedures, findings, and supporting evidence in accordance with established audit standards.
• Partner with control owners to ensure compliance requirements are met and maintained.

Reporting & Recommendations

• Prepare clear, concise, and professional audit reports that communicate findings, root causes, risks, and recommendations.
• Present audit results and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Develop practical solutions that improve controls while supporting operational efficiency.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate remediation efforts.

Audit Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and annual audit planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance audit methodologies, reporting, and organizational controls.
• Utilize data analytics and business intelligence tools to support audit activities and risk evaluation.
• Stay informed on emerging risks, auditing standards, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with leaders across Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor while maintaining auditor independence and objectivity.
• Support special projects, investigations, and management-requested reviews.
• Partner with business teams to drive sustainable process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• 4+ years of internal audit experience.
• Strong experience with:
  • SOX compliance and internal controls
  • Operational audits
  • Financial audits
  • Risk assessments
  • Compliance audits
• Experience preparing executive-level audit reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a public company environment.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience using AuditBoard or similar audit management platforms.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as:
  • Power BI
  • Alteryx
  • Advanced Excel
• Knowledge of ERP and enterprise software platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.
• Background partnering with cross-functional leadership teams on process improvement efforts.