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Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor plans and executes internal audit activities with a primary focus on SOX compliance and broader operational and assurance engagements. This role assesses the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), ensures timely documentation and testing of controls, and supports remediation efforts in coordination with business owners and external auditors. The auditor also conducts risk-based reviews across operational areas to evaluate compliance, efficiency, and process integrity, driving continuous improvement across the control environment.

Job Duties

Lead and perform walkthroughs, testing, and evaluation of internal controls as part of the SOX compliance program. (Essential)
Coordinate with control owners to ensure proper documentation, timely execution, and remediation of control deficiencies. (Essential)
Collaborate with external auditors to align on scope, testing approaches, and results. (Essential)
Ensure audit workpapers are thoroughly documented, logically organized, and clearly support audit conclusions; communicate findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders through written reports and verbal discussions. (Essential)
Prepare clear, concise audit reports that communicate issues, risks, and recommendations to management. (Essential)
Monitor the status of remediation efforts and validate corrective actions taken. (Essential)
Identify process improvement opportunities and provide practical recommendations to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness. (Essential)
Other duties as assigned.
Support the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.
Stay current with changes in regulations, standards, and best practices impacting internal controls and audit practices.
Demonstrate strong independent judgment and initiative by designing audit approaches and strategies from the ground up, adapting to emerging risks and evolving business processes.
Drive enhancements to the internal audit function by implementing tools and methodologies that improve audit effectiveness and efficiency, including data analytics and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Collaborate with stakeholders across accounting, finance, innovation and other business functions to gain a comprehensive understanding of financial and technology-related risks and ensure effective audit coverage.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. (Required)
3 years in Experience in auditing various business systems, including ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) (Required)
3 years in Corporate internal audit or public accounting experience (Required)
Understanding of Business Process and IT internal auditing, GAAP, PCAOB standards, SOX compliance, and the COBIT & COSO framework
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts; excellent analytical and quantitative abilities; and a quick learner capable of rapidly understanding processes and systems.
Basic understanding of data analytics techniques and tools (e.g., Alteryx, Domo) with the ability to perform simple data analysis to support audit testing and insights.
Ability to think creatively and identify long-term solutions to complex matters.
Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software systems, technologies, and audit methodologies.
Required Certifications/Licensures:(CPA, CISA, CIA, or CISSP certification or actively pursuing)

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4plan optionsso you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life,Accidental Death &Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of achild, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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