Senior Internal Auditor (Dallas or Phoenix Hybrid)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Internal Auditor to join our growing Internal Audit team. In this role, you will strengthen the Company’s control environment, lead Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, and advise the business on risks and control design. This role offers opportunities to partner with the business, own audit engagements, and contribute to continuous improvement across SOX, finance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based and integrated audit engagements, including SOX, operational, and compliance audits.
• Serve as a key contributor to the Company’s SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs, design & documentation, and control testing.
• Develop and maintain audit documentation such as process narratives, risk and control matrices, audit programs, and workpapers.
• Identify control gaps, assess root causes, and partner with management on remediation plans.
• Perform operational and integrated audits to assess process efficiency and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to support audit requests.
• Communicate audit results through clear written reports and presentations.
• Track audit issues and remediation status and escalate as needed.
• Support annual audit planning and risk assessment activities.
• Leverage data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audit effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Required: 3+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or combination.
• Required: Strong understanding of SOX and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
• Required: Experience leading audit engagements or major workstreams.
• Required: Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Required: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Required: Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Required: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Required: Capacity to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Required: Ability to gather and interpret operational and financial data, prepare high quality audit workpapers and reports, and deliver results collaboratively across departments.
• Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Required: Professional certification or progress toward certification (e.g., CPA, CIA).
• Preferred: Experience in life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, or laboratory environments.
• Preferred: Experience with audit management tools such as AuditBoard.
• Preferred: Exposure to data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled audit tools.
• Preferred: Big Four or large public accounting firm experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• The majority of work is performed in a desk/cubicle environment.
• Willingness to work shift work and overtime.
• Job may require occasional weekends, evenings, and/or holidays or travel.