Senior Internal Auditor

Edwards Lifesciences • Irvine, CA

5d • $81,000 - $116,000

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor leads and executes SOX testing for the Americas region, including Costa Rica and LATAM when applicable, and performs operational internal audit reviews in support of the Global Internal Audit Department. The role combines operational internal auditing and SOX compliance, coordinating regional SOX activities and working with management, business partners, and the external auditor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least five years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, SOX compliance, or related disciplines; alternatively, three years of relevant experience with a master's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience with a Big Four CPA firm.
• Experience in the medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or a similarly regulated industry.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, audit practices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and complex assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Data analytics skills, ability to leverage AI to drive audit efficiency, and knowledge of audit management software.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
• Multilingual ability.
• Expertise and ability to coach others.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 3–5 times annually, with each trip lasting up to two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SOX PMO and coordinate SOX activities across regional teams.
• Lead annual SOX program planning and execution, including risk assessments, key control identification, test plan development, evaluation of test results, management presentations, and communication of results to management.
• Lead and execute business process walkthroughs and complex control testing, including remediation activities, to support SOX compliance throughout the Americas region, including Costa Rica and LATAM.
• Support Audit Leads with audit planning and independently execute operational audits, advisory engagements, and special projects in accordance with professional and departmental standards.
• Plan, lead, and execute small-scale audits or projects as needed.
• Assess business risks and internal control effectiveness across operational, financial, compliance, and information technology processes, and develop practical recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
• Guide, share knowledge with, and informally coach less experienced team members.
• Act as the primary liaison with PwC for external audit inquiries and requests.
• Build productive relationships with management and business partners and serve as a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and control matters.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, analytics, and processes.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• A wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of employees and their families

What This Job Offers

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