Senior - Internal Auditor

Kilroy Realty•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in providing independent assurance over financial reporting, internal controls, governance, and risk management. Reporting directly to the SVP of Internal Audit, and working closely with the Internal Audit Manager, this role has primary responsibility for executing the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 compliance program, conducting operational audits, and providing internal controls guidance for strategic initiatives and business projects. This position partners closely with leaders across the organization and regularly interacts with senior management and external auditors. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical and communication skills, a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk, and the ability to build effective relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The Senior Internal Auditor will play an important role in strengthening the Company’s control environment, enhancing operational effectiveness, and supporting a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of total experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance, with public company experience.
Demonstrated expertise in SOX 404 Internal Controls over Financial Reporting testing within a public company environment.
Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance expectations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.
Experience within a public REIT or real estate organization preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the SOX 404 compliance program, including participating in scoping, risk assessment, walkthroughs, testing, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting.
Identify, assess, and document control deficiencies.
Monitor and validate remediation plans and retest controls to ensure timely resolution.
Provide training and guidance to process owners on SOX requirements, control responsibilities, and supporting documentation expectations.
Utilize audit software to drive efficiencies, enhance audit coverage, and improve insight across internal audit activities.
Plan and execute risk-based operational (non-SOX related) audits across corporate functions, including evaluating process efficiency, policy and procedure compliance, governance practices, and opportunities to strengthen controls.
Conduct audit and advisory projects to identify control gaps, operational risks, and practical improvement opportunities.
Partner with stakeholders to develop clear audit observations and recommendations that support meaningful enhancements and align with business objectives.
Act as a liaison with external auditors, including coordination of SOX reliance, audit timing, and PBC requests.