Sr. IT Auditor - SOX

Lennox (NYSE: LII) delivers industry-leading climate-control solutions built on 130 years of HVAC and refrigeration expertise. We win as a team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our workplace values every employee’s voice and supports career growth in a global, inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, serving as a SOX project lead or independently executing SOX activities.
• Build effective business relationships and perform SOX risk assessments, evaluating the impact of business or process changes on SOX-scoped controls.
• Perform audit procedures, including auditee interviews, walkthroughs, process documentation, identification of risks and controls, test plan development, and control testing.
• Prepare and maintain SOX audit programs and testing workpapers in accordance with Lennox audit requirements.
• Identify and document SOX control deficiencies and process improvements.
• Communicate SOX testing results via written reports and oral presentations to management, clearly and concisely.
• Research issues and recommend improvements to policies or procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to less experienced staff.
• Work with outside auditors and co-source resources to execute the SOX program or support external auditing.
• Maintain independence and objectivity, and pursue continuous learning on SOX-related topics.
• Perform moderately complex information technology-related and integrated audits of corporate functions, business segments, factory locations, and distribution operations.
• Leverage data analytics and tools, and demonstrate technical SAP knowledge.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Execute special assignments and other duties as assigned.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, IT, business, or related discipline with 5+ years of technology-related experience in audit, compliance, or IT; master’s degree preferred.
• CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CPA, or CIA certification strongly preferred.
• Public accounting and/or internal auditing experience required; Big 4 or large SEC experience strongly preferred.
• Strong Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX 404) IT application controls and IT general controls experience.
• Highly motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams.
• Strong critical reasoning skills, independent judgment, and objectivity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, COSO 2013, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), PCAOB expectations, and IIA standards.
• Working knowledge of NIST and COBIT frameworks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Spanish language skills (speaking/writing) an asset.

Pay

This is a salaried exempt role with a starting salary range of $90,000 - $118,650 annually, depending on geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Eligible for an annual bonus under the Company’s applicable plan. Not eligible for overtime.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year (depending on hire date and eligibility).