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Senior Auditor - IT SOX

SBA Communications · Boca Raton, FL · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes — the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

About the role

As a Global Senior IT SOX Auditor, you will help strengthen the systems, processes, and controls that enable reliable financial reporting across a complex and rapidly evolving technology landscape. You will partner with Engineering, IT, Security, Finance, Compliance, and business teams to assess risk, evaluate controls, and provide actionable insights that drive operational excellence. This role requires a combination of technical depth, analytical thinking, business acumen, and the ability to influence change through trusted partnerships. The ideal candidate has big 4 external audit experience, is naturally curious, comfortable navigating ambiguity, and passionate about understanding how technology powers business outcomes. You will be expected to look beyond traditional compliance and identify opportunities to improve processes, automate testing, and elevate the overall control environment.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute assigned SOX IT controls testing in accordance with COBIT, GAAP, COSO, and PCAOB standards. Key scope areas include IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, key reports, interfaces, automated controls, and IT-dependent manual controls.
  • Evaluate risks across identity and access management, change management, system operations, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
  • Perform walkthroughs, risk assessments, control design evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing.
  • Analyze complex business processes and technology environments to identify control gaps, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with technology, security, finance, and business teams to understand system architectures, data flows, and key financial reporting dependencies.
  • Collaborate with external auditors and stakeholders to support reliance strategies and efficient audit execution.
  • Use data analytics, automation, scripting, and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, coverage, and efficiency.
  • Monitor changes in technology, regulatory requirements, and industry trends to proactively identify areas of risk.
  • Develop clear, concise, and impactful status reports and communicate findings to management and executive leadership.
  • Influence the evolution of the control environment by recommending scalable, risk-based solutions that balance compliance, security, and operational effectiveness.
  • Mentor junior auditors / interns and contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices.
  • Serve as a key liaison and trusted advisor between process and control owners and internal and external audit to ensure timely completion of annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.
  • Conduct, with appropriate level of supervision, Internal Audit’s Readiness Assessments and Special Projects, as requested.
  • Educate and train management and employees on SOX compliance as needed.
  • Effectively manage issues to resolution by following up on internal audit recommendations to ensure timely issue remediation.
  • Assist with administrative activities related to day-to-day affairs of the Internal Audit Department, as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or External Audit.
  • Active CISA certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with Optro GRC, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, FastPath, and/or ServiceNow is a plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

  • Financial Wellbeing: Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
  • Mental Wellbeing: Access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
  • Personal Growth & Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. Tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Office/Cubicle workspace.
  • Moderate noise level.

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