Internal Auditor; SOX & Emerging Technologies

Job Summary

In this role, you will help deliver SOX assurance by executing internal control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas, partner with control owners and external auditors to support documentation requests and drive clear, timely outcomes, and improve work processes by streamlining testing and reporting using automation and emerging technology such as Generative AI.

• Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas; document results clearly and on time
• Perform peer quality reviews of testing documentation (e.g. work papers, evidence) and provide actionable feedback
• Partner with control owners to clarify control design, evidence expectations, and timelines
• Coordinate with external auditors on documentation requests, design assessments, and follow-up questions
• Support control certification processes and other SOX assurance activities
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit workflows using approved tools; document and share repeatable approaches
• Contribute to the team’s emerging technology roadmap by piloting and/or building improvements
• Support operational audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) based on team priorities

• CPA and/or CIA (or progress toward certification)
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Experience with Optro (previously Auditboard) or other similar GRC application
• 2-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX/internal controls testing
• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodology
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain requests and findings clearly to control owners and auditors
• Able to manage assigned work with defined milestones and proactively elevate risks or blockers in a timely manner
• Growth mindset with humility, curiosity, and open-mindedness
• Collaborates effectively with a cross-functional, distributed team
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs (typical travel is ~5%; may increase during peak periods such as walkthroughs, site visits, or audits) and work with global teams across time zones as needed
• A strong desire to learn and explore Generative AI applications for Audit
• Prior experience using and building with emerging technologies such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field plus 2 years of experience
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field plus 0 years of experience

Base Pay Range: $68,100.00 - $ annually. Primary

Location:

USA - MI - Ann Arbor.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
• 401(K) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Development and career growth opportunities and programs
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.