Armanino is a U.S.-based accounting and consulting firm that helps organizations manage financial complexity, modernize operations, and respond to business change. Its work spans audit and assurance, tax, advisory, and business consulting, with additional expertise in finance, human resources, digital marketing, information technology, and digital transformation. The firm supports clients across sectors including technology, healthcare, insurance, education, energy, financial services, and cannabis. As a certified B Corporation, Armanino combines professional services with a stated commitment to using business as a force for good, and its broad client offering creates opportunities for professionals interested in accounting, consulting, and business transformation.
Senior SOX and Internal Audit Consultant
Lead SOX 404 and internal audit engagements for Armanino clients, from planning and control testing through reporting. Evaluate internal controls, review workpapers, and guide engagement teams.
Description
- Plan and deliver client engagements from planning and fieldwork through reporting.
- Lead staff teams under manager supervision and communicate engagement progress and issues to clients and colleagues.
- Track assigned work, resolve questions and document requests, and meet deadlines.
- Prepare complex workpapers.
- Coordinate analysis and communication with engagement teams and client personnel.
- Learn client processes, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and identify exceptions and improvement opportunities.
- Create and update process flowcharts, control risk matrices, and control descriptions.
- Support management risk assessments, scoping, and control design for SOX implementation projects.
- Prepare presentation materials for client management meetings.
- Research client, industry, and technical issues.
- Follow the firm’s quality control policies.
- Test complex areas, review staff workpapers, and provide constructive feedback.
- Coach team members and clients on documentation, information produced by the entity (IPE), and related topics.
- Build expertise in SOX, internal audit, IT general controls, and applicable accounting standards while developing leadership skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit.
- Understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, internal audit, GAAP, and GAAS.
- Experience supervising professional staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Engagement.
- Pursuit of or progress toward a relevant professional credential, such as CPA or CIA.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Preferred: Experience serving semiconductor clients.
- Preferred: Experience in software, technology, or manufacturing industries.
Benefits
- Eligible employees at certain levels may participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan rules.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off and paid sick leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- 401(k) with profit sharing.
- Wellness program.
- Generous parental leave.
- 11 paid holidays.