Internal Auditing Leader

Lightera • Norcross, GA

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About The Position

The Internal Auditing Leader leads internal auditing activities and oversees J-Sox and external audit activities. The role provides guidance and support to departments regarding non-conformities, observations, and risks identified during audits. It plans and performs financial, operational, and compliance audits; evaluates internal controls and compliance; analyzes data; and recommends process and control improvements. The position communicates audit results to department leaders and the Management Council, maintains reporting documentation, and creates dashboards and visualizations to support decision-making. Internal Auditing must maintain independence, and this role reports to Global Internal Auditing leadership.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience, along with 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, finance, or accounting. Domestic and international travel of less than 25% is required. The position also requires effective communication, discretion with confidential and proprietary information, adherence to company safety policies and procedures, and compliance with Lightera’s Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field, or a combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, finance, or accounting.
• Strong understanding of company processes in a matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to analyze multiple forms of data, particularly from accounting and finance.
• Ability to develop and execute complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives, detect anomalies, and evaluate potential risks or opportunities.
• Experience gathering and assessing data.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion when handling confidential and proprietary information.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures and Lightera’s Standards of Conduct.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, less than 25%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare audit schedules and checklists, perform audit tests, and present results.
• Extract, cleanse, transform, and prepare data from multiple systems using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures.
• Review internal controls and evaluate compliance with laws and regulations.
• Recommend process and control improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop internal audit schedules and determine tests to be performed.
• Analyze data and evaluate results, providing insights and recommendations.
• Manage communications and interactions with departments concerning audit schedules, findings, risks, recommendations, and related process steps.
• Communicate results to department leaders and the Management Council.
• Create and maintain documentation and records for reporting, and ensure recommendations are implemented effectively.
• Present audit findings, non-conformities, and observations to audited departments and recommend ways to mitigate risks.
• Compile and report findings and recommendations in comprehensive reports to stakeholders and the Management Council.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate results and support decision-making.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior