Internal Audit Lead / Supervisor SOX

Job Summary

Primoris (PSC) has an exciting new opening on its Internal Audit Team. You will have the opportunity to learn about our various business units and make an impact in an international company. The ideal candidate will have solid interpersonal communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, and technical expertise with regards to internal controls and SOX compliance. This is a terrific opportunity for candidates who are ready to break out of public accounting and dive into a corporate role.

Internal Audit’s mission at PSC is to support the Audit Committee and management through objective risk-based assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of PSC. Our Vice President of Internal Audit brings a fresh perspective and is expanding our team.

The Role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Lead/Supervisor – SOX, reporting to the IA Manager/Sr. Manager. This role will be responsible for leading key elements of the Company’s ICFR and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, while also playing an important role in the execution of the broader internal audit plan, including operational audits, advisory reviews, and special projects. The position will manage a team of internal and external co-sourced resources and partner with process owners across the organization to promote a strong control environment and drive continuous improvement.

This individual will lead the Company’s SOX efforts and also support the planning and execution of operational audits across business functions, helping evaluate process efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and risk management practices. The candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on internal controls, operational risk, and process improvement to business teams including Finance & Accounting, Operations, IT/business systems, and other functional areas, while fostering a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.

SOX Project Management

• On-going project management of the SOX program, including overseeing the coordination efforts between Internal Audit team members, third party SOX co-sourced providers, external auditors, and business process owners.
• Assist in annual SOX planning efforts, including risk assessments, materiality analysis, and defining control scope and timelines
• Track and monitor the status of SOX-related testing, control performance, evidence gathering, and remediation efforts
• Oversee and perform the execution of walkthroughs, design effectiveness reviews, and operational testing across in scope areas including Finance, Operations, and IT.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to support a variety of Internal Audit initiatives, with primary focus on SOX compliance as well as operational audits and other special projects, as needed.
  
  

Control Environment and Internal Control Assessments

• Develop a strong understanding of key business processes and internal controls, including areas supported by technology or automation.
• Stay informed on significant changes within the company (e.g., organizational, operational, or system-related) and assess potential impacts on SOX controls and compliance.
• Partner with senior management to evaluate control design and implementation, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Oversee the identification, assessment, and remediation of control deficiencies, with a focus on sustainable solutions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls at the company.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by Internal Audit leadership. This role may also involve conducting internal audit projects as needed, helping identify and address key risks while delivering insights that enable informed decision-making.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaison with external audit team on risk assessment & scoping, testing approaches, testing reliance, and audit efficiency.
• Engage with Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, and 2nd line compliance leaders to promote accountability and reinforce the importance of effective controls.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to control owners and functional leaders on SOX requirements and best practices.
  
  

Status Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain SOX program status dashboards for reporting to cross functional stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing and presenting status and internal audit reports on SOX program status, key findings, and remediation progress for the VP of Internal Audit, Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Deliver insights and recommendations on emerging risks, regulatory updates, and industry best practices.
  
  

Quality review and continuous improvement

• Establish and enforce quality assurance processes for SOX testing activities, ensuring consistency across internal and co-sourced teams.
• Quality review of SOX program deliverables and artefacts including testing workpapers, testing documentation, process flows, risk and control matrices, and deficiency evaluations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with professional and regulatory standards.
• Monitor adherence to the company’s internal audit methodology, documentation standards, and PCAOB/COSO requirements.
• Ensure SOX results and reports presented to senior management and the Audit Committee are factually accurate, consistent, and high-quality.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in internal or external auditing, with a strong focus on operational audits.
• Preferably 1–3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferred.
  
  

Location

Lewisville, Texas

Dove Valley, Colorado

Company Overview:

For nearly six decades, Primoris has built a reputation for taking on challenges that others will not – setting the bar ever higher for ourselves and our industry with each project.

Now, as we build a sustainable infrastructure that supports the growing needs of the nation – and the world – we reaffirm innovation, quality, service, and safety as our core values. And we remind ourselves that the pioneering spirit of yesteryear fuels the imagination of today.

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 400 Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South and Central America, and South East Asia.

We build great projects because we have built a great company – and insist on great performance.

And that’s a product of our people, passion, and partners.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms.