Automated Controls Audit Lead

Dow Jones & Company•Princeton, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Internal Audit team, the Automated Controls Audit Lead supports the planning and execution of AI audits and internal controls work, along with related initiatives and projects across Finance Operations. The role evaluates traditional control frameworks and automated, machine-learning-enabled systems, and assesses AI internal controls that support business process improvement initiatives. It also supports ongoing compliance monitoring and resolution of internal control inquiries and enhancements. The role requires continually evaluating and integrating changing AI capabilities and audit tools into internal processes and controls, while communicating with stakeholders across departments. The position is based in the New Jersey office and reports to the Manager, FMA, Compliance & Technical Accounting.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related work experience in audit, internal controls, compliance, or finance operations.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Knowledge of auditing principles and standards and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, with the ability to apply them to AI-enabled processes.
Relevant background and understanding of finance operations processes.
Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve internal control and compliance issues.
Strong data analysis skills and prior business process improvement experience.
Ability to quickly understand, interpret, and communicate business and technical issues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn and use a variety of systems and available and developing AI solutions.
Strong organization, time-management, and multitasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification or active pursuit of a CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRISC.
Working familiarity with AI risk and governance concepts and controls over automated processes.
Experience coordinating or managing projects for systems implementations.
Experience with financial systems modules, such as ERP, billing, or reporting platforms.
Familiarity with data and automation tools used in audit and controls work, such as advanced Excel, Alteryx, Power BI, or SQL.

Responsibilities

Evaluate controls over automated and AI-enabled processes, including model inputs and outputs, system-generated reports, and human-review checkpoints, alongside traditional controls.
Provide general audit support, including document retrieval, review, and research in response to internal and external audit requests.
Manage the impact of AI-driven changes on company controls and processes, identifying where control design must adapt to prevent gaps.
Align process workflows, control documentation, and knowledge bases with AI advancements across company processes.
Lead or participate in assigned business process improvement initiatives and projects, embedding appropriate controls into redesigned and automated processes.
Research and resolve general compliance issues independently, escalating as appropriate.
Compile, analyze, review, and research Finance Operations data to support issue resolution and AI-supported improvement initiatives.
Maintain clear, audit-ready documentation of AI-related control decisions, changes, and remediation status.