Staff Internal Auditor, SOX & AI Innovation

Realtyome Corporation • San Diego, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Internal Auditor plays a key role in supporting Realty Income's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program while helping drive innovation within the Internal Audit function through the use of artificial intelligence, analytics, and process automation. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across a Fortune 500, publicly traded REIT while developing expertise in internal controls, risk management, business operations, and regulatory compliance. This role will execute SOX testing, evaluate internal controls, identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance risk assessment, testing, and business insights. As part of the Finance organization, Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes across the enterprise. This position is based in the office four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in public accounting, external audit, internal audit, risk advisory, or SOX compliance.
• Experience performing SOX testing and evaluating internal controls preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, AI tools, or automation technologies is highly desirable.
• Pursuit of or eligibility for CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certifications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Company's SOX compliance program, which represents the primary focus of this role.
• Maintain risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts for key business processes.
• Conduct walkthroughs with business stakeholders to document processes and evaluate control design.
• Perform SOX testing and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Coordinate document requests, manage testing timelines, and communicate effectively with process owners.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support quarterly SOX certifications and related compliance activities.
• Monitor emerging SEC, PCAOB, and COSO guidance and recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment.
• Participate in financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
• Develop an understanding of key business processes, risks, and controls throughout the enterprise.
• Prepare audit workpapers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
• Analyze processes and data to identify risks, root causes, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop practical, value added recommendations to improve controls, efficiency, and business processes.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions taken by management.
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations through clear written reports and presentations.
• Maintain awareness of emerging business, operational, regulatory, and industry risks.
• Utilize data analytics and visualization tools to enhance audit testing, risk assessments, and business insights.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual audit procedures, recurring testing activities, and compliance monitoring.
• Leverage AI tools to improve audit efficiency, increase testing coverage, and support decision making.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify innovative uses of AI, analytics, and automation that strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.
• Apply sound professional judgment when utilizing AI technologies, including validating outputs, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with company policies and data governance standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Internal Audit's AI, analytics, and continuous improvement capabilities.

Benefits

• healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation
• generous PTO accrual
• 12 paid holidays
• paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

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