Internal Auditor, SOX

About the role

KLA, a provider of inspection tools and metrology systems for electronics manufacturing, is hiring an Internal Auditor focused on SOX assurance in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The role helps deliver SOX assurance by running internal control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas, partnering with control owners and external auditors, and improving audit workflows with automation and emerging technology.

Key responsibilities

• Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas, documenting results clearly and on time
• Review testing documentation (workpapers, evidence) with peers and give actionable feedback
• Work with control owners to clarify control design, evidence expectations and timelines
• Coordinate with external auditors on documentation requests, design assessments and follow-up questions
• Support control certification and other SOX assurance activities
• Identify ways to streamline and automate audit workflows with approved tools, and contribute to the team's emerging technology roadmap
• Support operational audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) based on team priorities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years' experience, or Master's degree with 0 years' experience
• 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit or SOX/internal controls testing
• CPA and/or CIA (or progress toward certification)
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%, typically around 5%
• Strong written and verbal communication, and ability to manage work with defined milestones

Required skills

• Preferred: experience with Optro (formerly Auditboard) or similar GRC applications
• Preferred: working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, risk assessment and audit methodology
• Preferred: interest in Generative AI for audit, and experience with tools such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini

What we offer

• Base pay range of $68,100 to $115,800 annually
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave