Senior Auditor - IT SOX

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Boca Raton, FL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Other
The Role
Lead IT SOX testing and assessments across ITGCs, applications, cloud, IAM, change management, and cybersecurity. Perform risk assessments, control design and operating effectiveness testing, data-analytic automation, and remediation follow-up. Partner with tech, security, finance, and external auditors, mentor junior auditors, and communicate findings to management and leadership to strengthen financial reporting controls.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.Financial Wellbeing:
  • Plan for your future with our 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:
  • We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
 Personal Growth & Balance:
  • Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
 If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity
 

At our company, technology is at the center of how we operate, innovate, and scale. 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.

What You Will Do – Primary 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.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & 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

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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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, SOX Compliance, Internal Audit, or External Audit
  • Active CISA certification
  • Big 4 external audit experience
  • CPA, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent certification
  • Experience with Optro GRC, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics 365, FastPath, and/or ServiceNow
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

SBA Communications Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SBA Communications and has not been reviewed or approved by SBA Communications.

  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are consistently presented as core parts of a comprehensive package. These offerings are often characterized as competitive and well-regarded.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid vacation, company holidays, and a sizable PTO bank are complemented by volunteer time off. Parental and disability leaves add to the overall breadth of time-off options.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity programs such as RSUs and an ESPP are highlighted as meaningful components that foster an ownership mindset. Total compensation is frequently viewed more favorably when equity is included.

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The Company
HQ: Boca Raton, FL
1,771 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

SBA Communications Corporation is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure including towers, buildings, rooftops, distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells. With a portfolio of high-quality and exclusive communications sites throughout the Americas and Africa, SBA is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBAC. SBA is part of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the top Real Estate Investment Trusts based on market capitalization. An industry leader with more than 30 years of experience and expertise, SBA has participated in the creation of the shared infrastructure model for carriers that helped to facilitate the expansion of the mobile industry. Our principal operations and offices are in the United States, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa and Tanzania. Our commitment to Building Better Wireless® includes:  Leasing antenna space on our multi-tenant towers and other structures to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts. We build our towers at the request of wireless carriers, leveraging our in-house experience in site acquisition, zoning and construction.  Assisting wireless service providers and operators in developing their own networks through site acquisition, zoning, construction and equipment installation. Our extensive site development experience includes participation in the development of more than 120,000 communication sites.  Working with property owners to strategically develop and monetize the wireless infrastructure potential of their real estate assets. SBA also currently manages approximately 45,000 communication site locations on behalf of third-party landlords. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

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