Staff Internal Auditor

Realtyome Corporation • San Diego, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Internal Auditor supports Realty Income’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, the primary focus of the role, and helps advance the Internal Audit function through artificial intelligence, analytics, and process automation. The role provides exposure to a Fortune 500, publicly traded REIT and opportunities to build expertise in internal controls, risk management, business operations, and regulatory compliance. The position is part of the Finance organization, whose Internal Audit function provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to strengthen enterprise governance, risk management, and control processes.

The successful candidate will execute SOX testing, evaluate internal controls, identify audit-efficiency improvements, and use emerging technologies to enhance risk assessment, testing, and business insights. The position is office-based four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with remote work available on Fridays.

The role also participates in financial, operational, and compliance audits; prepares audit documentation; monitors remediation; and communicates findings and recommendations. It applies professional judgment when using 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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.
• 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, increase testing coverage, and support decision-making.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify uses of AI, analytics, and automation that strengthen controls and operational effectiveness.
• Validate AI outputs, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with company policies and data governance standards.
• Contribute to the development 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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