Staff Internal Auditor
About The Position
The Staff Internal Auditor supports Realty Income’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and helps advance the Internal Audit function through artificial intelligence, analytics, and process automation. The role provides exposure to a publicly traded REIT while developing expertise in internal controls, risk management, business operations, and regulatory compliance. The position is part of the Finance organization, which provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes across the enterprise. The role is based in the office four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. The position primarily supports SOX compliance by maintaining process documentation, conducting walkthroughs, performing control testing, coordinating requests and timelines, and identifying control gaps and improvement opportunities. It also participates in financial, operational, and compliance audits, prepares workpapers, analyzes risks and processes, recommends improvements, and monitors remediation. The Staff Internal Auditor uses analytics, visualization, AI, and automation to improve audit testing, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and business insights. The role requires sound judgment when applying AI, including validating outputs and following company policies and data governance standards.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience in public accounting, external audit, internal audit, risk advisory, or SOX compliance.
- 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.
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing SOX testing and evaluating internal controls.
- Big 4 public accounting experience.
- Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, AI tools, or automation technologies.
- Pursuit of or eligibility for CPA, CIA, CISA, or related professional certifications.
Responsibilities
- Support the Company's SOX compliance program, the primary focus of the 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 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 the control environment.
- Participate in financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
- Develop an understanding of enterprise business processes, risks, and controls.
- Prepare audit workpapers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Analyze processes and data to identify risks, root causes, control deficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop practical recommendations to improve controls, efficiency, and business processes.
- Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions taken by management.
- Communicate audit observations and recommendations through written reports and presentations.
- Maintain awareness of emerging business, operational, regulatory, and industry risks.
- Use data analytics and visualization tools to enhance audit testing, risk assessments, and business insights.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual audit procedures, recurring testing, and compliance monitoring.
- Leverage AI tools to improve audit efficiency, testing coverage, and decision-making.
- Partner with stakeholders on uses of AI, analytics, and automation that strengthen controls and operational effectiveness.
- Apply professional judgment when using AI, including validating outputs, mitigating risk, and complying with company policies and data governance standards.
- Contribute to the development of Internal Audit's AI, analytics, and continuous improvement capabilities.
Benefits
- Healthcare insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- Vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation.
- Other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
- Generous PTO accrual.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and annual discretionary stock award.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
