Senior Internal Auditor - Phoenix, AZ

The Cheesecake Factory • Agoura Hills, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor strengthens The Cheesecake Factory’s internal control environment and supports its SOX compliance program. The role is based at the Calabasas Hills Support Center and reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. It executes SOX testing, works with process owners, evaluates internal controls, and supports compliance activities. The position also participates in operational audits and advisory projects, conducts risk and control assessments, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and controls across Corporate, Fox Restaurant Concepts, and Bakery operations. It builds relationships across the business to facilitate audit activities and successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, or actively pursuing one of these professional certifications.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience or 3 years of internal audit experience.
• At least 2 years of SOX compliance experience.
• Experience testing internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and supporting SOX compliance activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
• Strong organization and project-management skills, critical thinking, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Public audit experience at a Big 4 or large or medium-size regional firm.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs for a public company.
• Experience using Optro (AuditBoard) or similar SOX/audit management software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, to support the annual SOX compliance program, including walkthroughs and control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with managing, tracking, and facilitating timely remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with external auditors; coordinate walkthroughs, align testing timelines, and provide direct support in key areas.
• Participate in planning and executing operational audits and advisory projects as audit priorities permit.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in maintaining Optro (AuditBoard), including updating controls, PBCs, and narratives, and issuing quarterly SOX self-certifications.
• Conduct risk and control assessments and identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and controls.
• Coordinate with process owners across the organization to move SOX testing and compliance activities to timely completion.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits eligibility beginning the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Three weeks of vacation, increasing to four weeks starting in the fifth year.
• Five days of sick time per year, prorated in the first year.
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,500 for qualified programs.
• Adoption assistance benefit of $2,500.
• 25%–35% discount when dining as a guest.
• Reusable gift card loaded annually for dining enjoyment.

What This Job Offers

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