Sr Internal Auditor

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor supports the company’s internal controls framework, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, through the analysis and evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness. The incumbent reports audit findings to leadership and recommends solutions to improve control performance. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for executing risk-based internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, advisory engagements, and continuous monitoring initiatives that support the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control objectives. This role serves as a trusted business partner by providing independent, objective assessments of financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks while identifying practical opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and deliver value to stakeholders. The ideal resource will be agile and forward thinking, with the ability to adapt to evolving business priorities, embrace emerging tools and technologies, and proactively enhance audit approaches through data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Knowledge and understanding of accounting.
Knowledge of various auditing methods, practices, standards, and procedures.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders, work with all levels of management, and maintain professional skepticism while fostering collaborative relationships.
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field with four (4) or more years of experience in internal/external auditing or professional experience in accounting and control performance.
Associate degree with six (6) or more years of experience in internal/external auditing or professional experience in accounting and control performance.
High School Diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of experience in internal/external auditing or professional experience in accounting and control performance.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or related designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a positive environment and monitor team workloads while meeting stakeholder expectations.
Provide candid, meaningful feedback on work in a timely manner and keep leadership informed of progress.
Use technical resources and tools to research and expand one's sphere of knowledge to enhance work product, significantly contribute to business development efforts, and remain up to date on stakeholder needs.
Demonstrated ability to identify key risks and controls and optimize controls, including the configuration of controls around business processes.
Demonstrated application of internal control principles and business/technical knowledge, including business controls, application controls, financial reporting concepts, and professional skepticism.
Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
Lead and perform risk-based audits, SOX testing, advisory projects, and special reviews in accordance with professional standards and department methodology.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of business processes, financial reporting, operational, and IT-related controls.
Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, emerging risks, and practical recommendations for management action.
Assess deficiencies, support root cause analysis, and track remediation plans through resolution.
Evaluate impacts of business transformations, system implementations, and process changes on the control environment.
Use data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to improve audit quality, efficiency, and continuous monitoring capabilities.