Internal Auditor II

The Internal Auditor II is responsible for executing audits focused business processes and financial and operational controls across the organization. This role ensures that internal controls are effectively designed and operating to mitigate risks and support the reliability and integrity of the company’s financial statements. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements along with proven experience in planning, executing, and reporting operational and advisory internal audit projects.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Co-develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Perform testing of internal controls on behalf of management to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. This includes planning and executing walkthroughs, test of design and test of effectiveness of key internal controls.
• Perform operational and advisory internal audits including collaborating on planning, performing testing and drafting final deliverables.
• Evaluate processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen the internal control environment.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure audit findings are understood and remediations are tracked to completion.

Audit Reporting & Communication

• Prepare clear, concise, and insightful audit reports summarizing findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Present audit results and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of the audit methodology, templates, and reporting standards.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with business functions such as enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, and compliance teams to support integrated risk and control assessments.
• Stay current with emerging risks, technologies, and audit practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Office work environment, 40 work hours per week
• Most work will be performed at the Store Support Center (Corporate Office), but some work requires travel to a store or distribution center (various locations).
• Up to 15% overnight travel required.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3 years of experience in audit or related field.
• Experience in retail and public accounting or large corporate internal audit environment preferred.
• Applicable professional certification highly desirable (CIA, CPA, CFE, etc.).
• Strong knowledge and application of Internal Audit standards and practices (e.g., IIA).
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx) or other data-driven analytical tools and procedures.
• Experience with audit management tools (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, etc.).
• Familiarity with IT Application Controls and IT General Controls a plus.
• Key competencies include auditing, analytical and problem solving, ability to interpret data and information, building strategic working relationships, communication, customer focus, organizational awareness, project management, risk awareness, integrity.