Senior Internal Auditor – SOX

Busey

Senior Internal Auditor testing SOX controls and financial reporting processes for Busey, a banking and financial services company. Identifying deficiencies and driving remediation with management and external auditors.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeLeawood • Illinois, Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $94,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and internal controls over financial reporting, with strong capabilities in risk assessment, control deficiency identification, and remediation planning. Proficient in project management and effective communication, ensuring collaboration with business units and external auditors.

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Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance TestingRisk AssessmentControl Deficiency IdentificationCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Project Management

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Hard Skills

SOX ITGC TestingFinancial ReportingControl Matrices ReviewWalkthroughs and TestingAccounting Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Industry Keywords

Bank OperationsFinancial Statement AuditRegulatory ChangesManagement ReportsAudit Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing for internal controls over financial reporting.
Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize financial reporting risks.
Review and update flowcharts, narratives, and control matrices.
Perform walkthroughs and detailed testing of financial and operational controls under SOX 404.
Identify control deficiencies, recommend remediation, and develop action plans with management.
Coordinate with external auditors during SOX testing and the annual financial statement audit.
Monitor SOX controls and address process, system, and regulatory changes.
Provide training and guidance to staff auditors and business units.
Stay current with SOX regulations and related compliance frameworks.
Prepare and present management reports on SOX compliance, deficiencies, and remediation progress.
Collaborate with business units on control improvements and process efficiencies.
Complete ad hoc projects and participate in task forces or committees as requested by the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and senior management.
Complete assigned projects within scheduled timeframes and assist the SOX Director as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field required; Accounting degree preferred
5 or more years of audit experience required
Knowledge of bank operations preferred
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor designation preferred
SOX ITGC testing experience preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills
Understanding of accounting and financial processes
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to multitask and work independently
Ability to perform duties under frequent time pressures, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines
Ability to solve problems independently while applying logic and discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus or incentives based on company and individual performance may be available
401(k) match
Profit sharing
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability
Supplemental voluntary life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Wellness incentives
Employee assistance program
Pre-tax health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Ongoing educational opportunities for professional development