Automated Controls Audit Lead

Dow Jones•Princeton, TX

6d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key 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 supporting business process improvement initiatives. The Lead supports ongoing compliance monitoring and drives the resolution of internal control inquiries and enhancements. The role requires continuous evaluation and integration of changing AI capabilities and audit tooling into internal processes and controls, as well as clear communication with stakeholders across departments as the Finance organization adapts. It offers broad exposure across Finance Operations and the opportunity to build practical AI-controls expertise.

Requirements

Minimum 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, including 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.
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 CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRISC.
Working familiarity with AI risk and governance concepts and controls over automated processes.
Experience in project coordination or management 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 before gaps emerge.
Align process workflows, control documentation, and knowledge bases with rapid AI advancements throughout company processes.
Lead or participate in business process improvement initiatives and projects, embedding appropriate controls into redesigned and automated processes.
Independently research and resolve general compliance issues, escalating appropriately.
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.