At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.
At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.
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We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Senior Associate to support SOX 404 and internal audit engagements. Ideal candidates will bring deep SOX expertise and experience within software, technology, and manufacturing environments and serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Supervise, plan, and execute client engagements from start to finish, including engagement planning, field work, and reporting.
- Lead a team of staff members under supervision of a manager and/or above and communicate externally and internally for engagement status and related issues on a timely basis.
- Continuously monitor status of assigned area, ensure resolution of open questions, issues, and/or document requests, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate an understanding of complex workpaper preparation.
- Continue to develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze and communicate with both the engagement team and client personnel in a professional, productive and efficient manner.
- Develop understanding of clients’ business processes, evaluate design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls, and identify control exceptions and potential points for improvement.
- Prepare and/or update business process flowcharts, control risk matrices, and control description as needed.
- Assist management with risk assessment, scoping analysis, design of controls for SOX implementation engagements.
- Assist with preparing meeting slides for communication with client management.
- Research and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters.
- Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned areas.
- Understand and comply with the firm’s quality control policy.
- Perform testing of more complex areas, timely review staff workpapers and provide constructive feedback.
- Coach team members and clients on areas including documentation, IPE etc.
- Continuously learn to expand technical expertise related to SOX, internal audit, IT general controls, and applicable accounting standards, and develop leadership skills.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit
Demonstrated understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, internal audit, GAAP, and GAAS.
Experience in supervising staff professionals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great attention to detail with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Engagement
Demonstrated desire or progress on relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA, CIA)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience serving semiconductor clients
Industry experience in software, technology, and/or manufacturing environments
"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.
Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:
Medical, dental, vision
Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
Flexible work arrangements
401K with Profit Sharing
Wellness program
Generous parental leave
11 paid holidays
For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.
For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.
We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit
- Demonstrated understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, internal audit, GAAP, and GAAS
- Experience in supervising staff professionals
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Great attention to detail with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Engagement
- Demonstrated desire or progress on relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA, CIA)
- Master's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience serving semiconductor clients
- Industry experience in software, technology, and/or manufacturing environments
Armanino LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Armanino LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by Armanino LLP.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Self‑managed PTO for exempt staff and paid holidays are part of the package alongside flexible time options. This breadth can elevate overall total‑rewards value when workload allows utilization.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental (including adult orthodontia), and vision plans are available with domestic‑partner eligibility. Access to mental‑health support through an EAP further strengthens coverage.
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Flexible Benefits — A broad benefits menu and flexibility features are highlighted as strengths. Elements such as hybrid schedules and wellness resources can enhance the day‑to‑day experience.
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What We Do
Armanino LLP is a Top 20 CPA & Consulting firm in the nation, one of the "Best of the Best" accounting firms and a Best Places to Work, both nationally and regionally. We have a strong commitment to our communities and are a Green Certified business. Armanino brings depth, expertise and value to its clients. We strive to be unique in the market by providing on-site partner involvement and deep industry expertise with a regional perspective for both private and public companies. We offer a high personal level of attention to our clients and strive to communicate on your business needs and provide proactive counsel throughout the year. We are perfectly positioned to provide services to companies that are looking for an alternative to national or "Big Four" firms or outgrowing their local CPA. We have three departments consisting of Audit, Tax and Consulting that provide a complete array of traditional and non-traditional services.
