Senior Internal Auditor

F5•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. Job Summary We are seeking a Senior SOX auditor to support and enhance our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). This role partners closely with Accounting, IT, and business leaders to assess control design and effectiveness, drive remediation efforts, and strengthen the overall control environment. The Senior auditor will play a key role in executing risk-based SOX activities, improving processes, and enabling audit reliance, while balancing compliance requirements with operational efficiency in a fast-paced, global technology environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
4–7+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or internal audit at a public company
Expert in internal controls with an understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills, to optimally present to peers and management
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
Possess a critical thinking mindset

Nice To Haves

CPA/CIA designation or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
Expertise with automation tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI) preferred
Experience within the technology industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Drive and lead execution of SOX 404 compliance activities, including scoping and risk assessment, walkthroughs, control testing, and deficiency evaluations across business processes and IT systems
Evaluate and test system-generated reports and key report controls (IPE) used in the execution of controls, including validating data completeness and accuracy
Partner with control owners and compliance teams to ensure appropriate documentation, implementation, and remediation of controls
Identify control gaps and recommend practical, risk-based solutions
Coordinate with external auditors to support reliance strategies and minimize duplication of effort
Monitor and track control deficiencies and remediation efforts to timely closure
Contribute to continuous improvement of SOX processes, tools, and methodologies
Support broader internal audit initiatives and operational projects as needed