Staff Internal Audit

Waters Corporation • Milford, MA

11d • $53,500 - $89,500

About The Position

The Staff Internal Auditor primarily supports Waters Corporation’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program through control testing, documentation, and monitoring. The role works with control owners, business process leaders, and external auditors to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and supports broader Internal Audit initiatives as needed. It offers the opportunity to develop expertise in internal controls, risk management, business processes, and audit methodologies within a global public company environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of audit experience, with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.
• B.S. in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent.
• Foundational understanding of internal controls and risk management concepts.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to undertake 20% international and domestic travel.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CFE, or another relevant professional certification, or demonstrated commitment to obtaining one.
• Familiarity with ICFR/SOX 404 requirements.
• Experience in life sciences, biopharma including medtech, or broader industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual testing of key SOX controls in support of Management’s SOX 404 assessment, documenting procedures, conclusions, and evidence according to departmental methodologies and professional standards.
• Support testing and evaluation of automated controls and collaborate with technology audit personnel on IT SOX and integrated audit activities as appropriate.
• Develop an understanding of business processes, risks, and internal controls to support SOX compliance and contribute to broader Internal Audit projects when assigned.
• Execute SOX testing procedures, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation review, and evaluation of testing results.
• Assist with tracking, validating, and reporting control deficiencies, remediation activities, and management action plans.
• Support maintenance of SOX process documentation, risk and control matrices, testing schedules, and compliance reporting.
• Identify and escalate potential audit observations, testing exceptions, and control gaps to the engagement lead, and assist with evaluating and documenting findings.
• Support coordination with external auditors by preparing testing documentation, responding to requests, and facilitating information sharing related to SOX compliance.

What This Job Offers

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