Senior Internal Auditor - Operations

Our client, a publicly traded company in Central Phoenix, is looking to add a Senior Internal Auditor with a focus on operational audits to their staff. This role has a salary up to $100K and a hybrid work schedule (T,W,Th in office). This is an ideal position for someone that wants to jump from public accounting into industry. Responsibilities: Support risk assessments creating the basis for a disciplined risk-based approach to identifying and documenting the priorities for Internal Audit's annual audit plan and updates. Lead comprehensive risk assessments, scoping, and planning activities for a variety of internal audit projects and ensure that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as top risks. Aid planning, execution, and reporting of audit projects, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program, in coordination with co-sourced partner, external audit, control owners and executive management. Work closely with co-sourced partners and external auditors to ensure successful completion of projects with minimal business impact and with optimal reliance by external auditors on Management's testing. Serve as the "go-to" person for internal controls and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the processes, opportunities to eliminate waste, and provide best-practice recommendations. Ensure that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed upon by management and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly. Present audit reports and recommendations to management to ensure all are working toward the same goals and complying with regulations. Perform root cause analysis to determine appropriate management actions. Monitor and steward. management's remediation efforts to closure, including review and validation of evidence supporting implementation of agreed upon recommendations. Support various special projects and investigations requiring analytical, risk assessment, control design and control rationalization skills as assigned. Build collaborative and trusting relationships with auditees, management, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Stay abreast of best practices, industry trends, regulatory changes and audit standards both internally and externally and provide conduit for introducing those practices to the company. Qualifications: Minimum of a bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in business, accounting, finance or related fields. 2-4 years of experience in the fields of external/internal audit and/or risk assurance. One or more relevant professional certifications (CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, etc.) strongly preferred. Public Accounting or Professional Service firm background preferred. Experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on audits strongly preferred. Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management. Adept with the IIA's professional practices framework / standards, as well as COSO and COBIT integrated frameworks. Strong understanding of fundamental risks and general controls. Experience with data analytics and computer assisted audit tools a plus. Experience with D365 ERP a plus. Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, Teams and Outlook. Excellent written and verbal English skills. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Some travel may be required. For immediate consideration email your resume to Thyra at thyrasouthwestaccountingresources.com www.southwestaccountingresources.com