Sr. Internal Auditor (SOX, Compliance, Operational & Field Audits)

RideNow Group•Chandler, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

RideNow Powersports is expanding and modernizing its Internal Audit function and is seeking a high-performing Senior Internal Auditor who wants to help deliver meaningful insights and perform hands-on audit work in a fast-paced public company environment. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a lean audit function, is comfortable engaging across all levels of the business, and enjoys balancing SOX, operational audits, field audits, and analytics-based testing. You will perform walkthroughs, execute testing, and prepare audit documentation while contributing to how Internal Audit leverages automation, analytics, and AI to scale its impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
5+ years of audit experience, with a preference for internal audit experience in a publicly traded company.
Demonstrated hands-on experience performing walkthroughs, control testing, and audit documentation.
Strong understanding of COSO, SOX, internal controls, and operational risk assessment.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, CFE).
Familiarity with audit analytics, automation, or AI tools within a lean or evolving audit function is preferred.
Experience in retail, dealership, or powersports industries preferred, including inventory-intensive environments and multi-location operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, perform, and document SOX walkthroughs for key business processes, including interviews, narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices.
Execute and document design and operating effectiveness testing, including sample selection, evidence review, and issue evaluation.
Support SOX planning, scoping, coordination, and timeline management while owning fieldwork execution.
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for business process controls.
Track, assess, and validate remediation of control deficiencies.
Execute end-to-end operational audits, including walkthroughs, testing, root-cause analysis, and reporting.
Identify efficiency, compliance, and fraud risks and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
Support management in designing sustainable remediation and process improvements.
Perform on-site audits at RideNow Powersports locations, including observation of operational processes and control execution.
Conduct field-level walkthroughs and testing to validate alignment with corporate policies.
Engage with location and regional management to assess risks, confirm remediation, and communicate audit results.
Identify location-specific risks and opportunities for process standardization across the organization.
Use data analytics and AI tools for full-population testing, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring.
Develop repeatable audit procedures to improve efficiency, especially for SOX.
Evaluate controls and governance over AI-enabled business processes, including data integrity and oversight.
Work collaboratively with partners across Finance, Operations, HR, Legal, and IT.
Communicate audit results clearly and concisely to management and senior leadership.
Prepare audit reports and presentations for executive-level audiences.
Support a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness.