Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Associate to support SOX 404 and internal audit engagements. Ideal candidates will bring deep SOX expertise and experience within software, technology, and manufacturing environments and serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
• Supervise, plan, and execute client engagements from start to finish, including engagement planning, field work, and reporting.
• Lead a team of staff members under supervision of a manager and/or above and communicate externally and internally for engagement status and related issues on a timely basis.
• Continuously monitor status of assigned area, ensure resolution of open questions, issues, and/or document requests, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex workpaper preparation.
• Continue to develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze and communicate with both the engagement team and client personnel in a professional, productive and efficient manner.
• Develop understanding of clients’ business processes, evaluate design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls, and identify control exceptions and potential points for improvement.
• Prepare and/or update business process flowcharts, control risk matrices, and control description as needed.
• Assist management with risk assessment, scoping analysis, design of controls for SOX implementation engagements.
• Assist with preparing meeting slides for communication with client management.
• Research and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned areas.
• Understand and comply with the firm’s quality control policy.
• Perform testing of more complex areas, timely review staff workpapers and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach team members and clients on areas including documentation, IPE etc.
• Continuously learn to expand technical expertise related to SOX, internal audit, IT general controls, and applicable accounting standards, and develop leadership skills.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit
• Demonstrated understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, internal audit, GAAP, and GAAS.
• Experience in supervising staff professionals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Engagement
• Demonstrated desire or progress on relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA, CIA)
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience serving semiconductor clients
• Industry experience in software, technology, and/or manufacturing environments
Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation range for this position: $73,000 - $105,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.
Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, vision
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays
For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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