Senior Internal Auditor

Role Type: Full-Time |

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team and help us strengthen our internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency. In this role, you’ll play a key part in executing our audit plan, including SOX testing, operational audits, and special projects. You’ll evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with management to enhance risk management and governance practices.

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll lead medium-risk audits with some independence, work closely with cross-functional partners, and provide oversight to staff auditors and outsourced audit teams. You’ll report to the VP of Internal Audit and have the chance to make a meaningful impact on our business.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of Big Four or equivalent audit experience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• At least one professional certification such as CPA or CIA (MBA or other relevant credentials a plus).

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, auditing standards, and SOX requirements.

• Experience documenting processes, developing flowcharts, and preparing audit workpapers.

• Familiarity with key business processes such as Revenue, COGS, AP/AR, Payroll, and Inventory Management.

• Working knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SOD) principles.

• Experience with Workiva GRC, Microsoft Visio, and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is a plus.

• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Clear and professional communication skills; ability to build credibility at all levels.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team environment.

• Professional judgment, integrity, and ability to maintain objectivity.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Walk through business processes and document key controls.

• Design and execute SOX testing procedures, including data analysis and sampling.

• Identify control gaps, determine root causes, and propose practical recommendations.

• Coordinate testing and documentation with external auditors or co-sourced audit teams.

• Maintain accurate records in the GRC system.

• Develop audit programs and risk/control matrices tailored to business risks.

• Conduct operational audits to evaluate efficiency, compliance, and control effectiveness.

• Document fieldwork clearly and prepare well-supported workpapers.

• Participate in planning sessions to define audit scope, objectives, and timelines.

• Draft audit reports summarizing findings and recommended improvements.

• Review work performed by staff auditors and outsourced partners.

• Communicate audit results to management both verbally and in writing.

• Support special projects, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor, promoting internal controls and operational best practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

• Long- and short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Paid vacation (10 days/year) and 11 company holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Identity theft and legal services

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information

Hector Vargas