SBA Communications

Senior Auditor - IT SOX

SBA Communications$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
  • Active CISA certification required.
  • Preferred certifications: CPA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent certification.
  • Familiarity with Optro GRC, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, FastPath, and/or ServiceNow is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute SOX IT controls testing per COBIT, GAAP, COSO, and PCAOB standards.
  • Evaluate risks in identity/access management, change management, system operations, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity.
  • Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, control evaluations, and effectiveness testing.
  • Analyze complex business processes to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with teams to understand architectures, data flows, and financial reporting dependencies.
  • Support external auditors and facilitate efficient audit execution.
  • Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
  • Monitor technology changes and regulatory trends to identify potential risks.
  • Communicate findings clearly to management and executive leadership.
  • Mentor junior auditors and contribute to the improvement of audit practices.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment across diverse teams.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
  • Mentorship and training programs.
  • Opportunities to influence and evolve the organization's control environment.
Full Job Description
Your Next Career Opportunity

At our company, technology is at the center of how we operate, innovate, and scale. As a Global Senior IT SOX Auditor, you will help strengthen the systems, processes, and controls that enable reliable financial reporting across a complex and rapidly evolving technology landscape.

You will partner with Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Compliance, and business teams to assess risk, evaluate controls, and provide actionable insights that drive operational excellence. This role requires a combination of technical depth, analytical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to influence change through trusted partnerships.

The ideal candidate has big 4 external audit experience, is naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and passionate about understanding how technology powers business outcomes. You will be expected to look beyond traditional compliance and identify opportunities to improve processes, automate testing, and elevate the overall control environment.

What You Will Do - Primary Responsibilities
  • Plan and execute assigned SOX IT controls testing in accordance with COBIT, GAAP, COSO, and PCAOB standards. Key scope areas include; IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, key reports, interfaces, automated controls, and IT-dependent manual controls.
  • Evaluate risks across identity and access management, change management, system operations, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
  • Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, control design evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing.
  • Analyze complex business processes and technology environments to identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with technology, security, finance, and business teams to understand system architectures, data flows, and key financial reporting dependencies.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and stakeholders to support reliance strategies and efficient audit execution.
  • Use data analytics, automation, scripting, and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
  • Monitor changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to proactively identify areas of risk.
  • Develop clear, concise, and impactful status reports and communicate findings to management and executive leadership.
  • Influence the evolution of the control environment by recommending scalable, risk-based solutions that balance compliance, security, and operational effectiveness.
  • Mentor junior auditors / interns and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices.
  • Serve as a key liaison and trusted advisor between process and control owners and internal and external audit to ensure timely completion of annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
  • Conduct, with appropriate level of supervision, Internal Audit's Readiness Assessments and Special Projects, as requested.
  • Educate and train management and employees on SOX compliance as needed.
  • Effectively manage issues to resolution by following up on internal audit recommendations to ensure timely issue remediation.
  • Assist with administrative activities related to day-to-day affairs of the Internal Audit Department, as required.


What You'll Need - Qualifications & Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
  • Active CISA certification required


Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with Optro GRC, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, FastPath, and/or ServiceNow is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Office/ Cubicle workspace.
  • Moderate noise level.


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About SBA Communications

SBA Communications Corporation is a first choice provider and leading owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in North, Central, and South America. By "Building Better Wireless," SBA generates revenue from two primary businesses - site leasing and site development services. SBA's primary focus is the leasing of antenna space on its multi-tenant communication sites to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts. SBA also provides site development services to wireless service providers and operators.
Learn more about SBA Communications
Size
1,596 employees
Market Cap
$30.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$24.1 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$2 billion
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