Sr. Internal Auditor (SOX, Compliance, Operational & Field Audits)

Sr. Internal Auditor (SOX, Compliance, Operational & Field Audits)

Location: Chandler, AZ (Corporate / Hybrid)
Reports to: Head of Internal Audit

 

About the Role:

RideNow Powersports is expanding and modernizing its Internal Audit function and is seeking a high-performing Senior Internal Auditor who wants to help deliver meaningful insights and perform hands-on audit work in a fast-paced public company environment.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in a lean audit function, is comfortable engaging across all levels of the business, and enjoys balancing SOX, operational audits, field audits, and analytics-based testing. You will perform walkthroughs, execute testing, and prepare audit documentation while contributing to how Internal Audit leverages automation, analytics, and AI to scale its impact.

 

What You’ll Do:

SOX & Compliance

• Lead, perform, and document SOX walkthroughs for key business processes, including interviews, narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices.
• Execute and document design and operating effectiveness testing, including sample selection, evidence review, and issue evaluation.
• Support SOX planning, scoping, coordination, and timeline management while owning fieldwork execution.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for business process controls.
• Track, assess, and validate remediation of control deficiencies.

Operational Audits & Risk Advisory

• Execute end-to-end operational audits, including walkthroughs, testing, root-cause analysis, and reporting.
• Identify efficiency, compliance, and fraud risks and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.
• Support management in designing sustainable remediation and process improvements.

Field Audit Execution

• Perform on-site audits at RideNow Powersports locations, including observation of operational processes and control execution.
• Conduct field-level walkthroughs and testing to validate alignment with corporate policies.
• Engage with location and regional management to assess risks, confirm remediation, and communicate audit results.
• Identify location-specific risks and opportunities for process standardization across the organization.

AI, Automation & Data Analytics

• Use data analytics and AI tools for full-population testing, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop repeatable audit procedures to improve efficiency, especially for SOX.
• Evaluate controls and governance over AI-enabled business processes, including data integrity and oversight.

 Lean Execution & Business Partnership

• Work collaboratively with partners across Finance, Operations, HR, Legal, and IT.
• Communicate audit results clearly and concisely to management and senior leadership.
• Prepare audit reports and presentations for executive-level audiences.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of audit experience, with a preference for internal audit experience in a publicly traded company.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing walkthroughs, control testing, and audit documentation.
• Strong understanding of COSO, SOX, internal controls, and operational risk assessment.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Professional certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, CFE).
• Familiarity with audit analytics, automation, or AI tools within a lean or evolving audit function is preferred.
• Experience in retail, dealership, or powersports industries preferred, including inventory-intensive environments and multi-location operations preferred.

 

RideNow Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and vacation
• Employee discounts on parts, accessories, and gear

 

All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

 

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