Sr Internal Auditor, SOX (E)
About The Position
KLA is building a talent community for future Sr Internal Auditor opportunities; the posting notes there is not currently an opening. The role supports SOX assurance through internal control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas. It partners with control owners and external auditors to support documentation requests and reach clear, timely outcomes. The position also identifies practical ways to streamline testing and reporting, including the use of automation and emerging technology such as Generative AI when appropriate and consistent with strategy and governance. It may support operational audit engagements according to team priorities and contribute to pilots or improvements that advance the team's emerging technology roadmap.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and at least five years of internal or external auditing experience, preferably in a large and complex organization; or a master's degree in accounting, finance, or another relevant field and at least three years of experience.
- Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodology.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain requests and findings clearly to control owners and auditors.
- Ability to manage assigned work against defined milestones and proactively escalate risks or blockers in a timely manner.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a cross-functional, distributed team.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs (typical travel is approximately 5%, with possible increases during peak periods) and work with global teams across time zones as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field is also listed in the preferred qualifications.
Nice To Haves
- CPA and/or CIA certification, or progress toward certification.
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with Optro (previously Auditboard) or a similar GRC application.
- Five or more years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX/internal controls testing.
- Growth mindset with humility, curiosity, and open-mindedness.
- Strong desire to learn and explore Generative AI applications for Audit; prior experience using or building with emerging technology such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini.
Responsibilities
- Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas, documenting results clearly and on time.
- Perform peer quality reviews of testing documentation, including workpapers and evidence, and provide actionable feedback.
- Partner with control owners to clarify control design, evidence expectations, and timelines.
- Coordinate with external auditors on documentation requests, design assessments, and follow-up questions.
- Support control certification processes and other SOX assurance activities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit workflows using approved tools; document and share repeatable approaches.
- Contribute to the team's emerging technology roadmap by piloting and/or building improvements.
- Support operational audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, based on team priorities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- Student debt assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs.
- Financial planning benefits.
- Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Family care and bonding leave.
- Possible participation in performance incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
