Senior Auditor - IT SOX

SBA Communications•Boca Raton, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At SBA Communications, technology is central to operations, innovation, and scaling. As a Global Senior IT SOX Auditor, you will be instrumental in strengthening the systems, processes, and controls that ensure reliable financial reporting within a complex and dynamic technology environment. This role involves partnering with various teams including Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Compliance, and business units to assess risks, evaluate controls, and provide practical insights that enhance operational excellence. The position demands a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, business understanding, and the ability to drive change through collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate possesses Big 4 external audit experience, a curious mindset, comfort with ambiguity, and a passion for understanding how technology contributes to business success. Beyond traditional compliance, the role encourages identifying opportunities for process improvement, automating testing, and elevating the overall control environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
4+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
Active CISA certification required

Nice To Haves

CPA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent certification.
Experience with Optro GRC, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, FastPath, and/or ServiceNow is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Plan and execute assigned SOX IT controls testing in accordance with COBIT, GAAP, COSO, and PCAOB standards, covering areas such as IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, key reports, interfaces, automated controls, and IT-dependent manual controls.
Evaluate risks across identity and access management, change management, system operations, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, control design evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing.
Analyze complex business processes and technology environments to identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
Partner with technology, security, finance, and business teams to understand system architectures, data flows, and key financial reporting dependencies.
Collaborate with external auditors and stakeholders to support reliance strategies and efficient audit execution.
Utilize data analytics, automation, scripting, and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
Monitor changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to proactively identify areas of risk.
Develop clear, concise, and impactful status reports and communicate findings to management and executive leadership.
Influence the evolution of the control environment by recommending scalable, risk-based solutions that balance compliance, security, and operational effectiveness.
Mentor junior auditors/interns and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices.
Serve as a key liaison and trusted advisor between process and control owners and internal and external audit to ensure timely completion of annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
Conduct, with appropriate level of supervision, Internal Audit’s Readiness Assessments and Special Projects, as requested.
Educate and train management and employees on SOX compliance as needed.
Effectively manage issues to resolution by following up on internal audit recommendations to ensure timely issue remediation.
Assist with administrative activities related to day-to-day affairs of the Internal Audit Department, as required.