Internal Auditor & AI Innovation

Position: Staff Internal Auditor & AI Innovation
## Staff Internal Auditor & AI Innovation Apply locations:
San Diego, California time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100267

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody our purpose: building enduring relationships and brighter financial futures. This guiding principle serves as a beacon for our team, influencing every action we take.
Our employees consistently invest their time, commitment, and dedication into the company, and in turn, they receive investment returns in the form of purpose, belonging, and opportunities for advancement.
We are committed to best-in-class corporate responsibility practices through environmental initiatives, governance programs, and community outreach projects. From the boardroom to the breakroom, our team members make a difference every day.
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* Position Overview:

** The Staff Internal Auditor plays a key role in supporting Realty Income's Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance program while helping drive innovation within the Internal Audit function through the use of artificial intelligence, analytics, and process automation.

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across a Fortune 500, publicly traded REIT while developing expertise in internal controls, risk management, business operations, and regulatory compliance.

This role will execute SOX testing, evaluate internal controls, identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance risk assessment, testing, and business insights. As part of the Finance organization, Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to strengthen governance, risk management, and control processes across the enterprise. This position is based in the office four days per week, Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
** Responsibilities
* **** Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance
**** Support the Company's SOX compliance program, which represents the primary focus of this role.
* Maintain risk and control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts for key business processes.
* Conduct walkthroughs with business stakeholders to document processes and evaluate control design.
* Perform SOX testing and assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
* Coordinate document requests, manage testing timelines, and communicate effectively with process owners.
* Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
* Support quarterly SOX certifications and related compliance activities.
* Monitor emerging SEC, PCAOB, and COSO guidance and recommend enhancements to strengthen the control environment.
*** Internal Audit & Risk Management
**** Participate in financial, operational, and compliance audits across the organization.
* Develop an understanding of key business processes, risks, and controls throughout the enterprise.
* Prepare audit work papers and documentation in accordance with professional standards.
* Analyze processes and data to identify risks, root causes, control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
* Develop practical, value added recommendations to improve controls, efficiency, and business processes.
* Monitor remediation efforts and validate corrective actions taken by management.
* Communicate audit observations and recommendations through clear written reports and presentations.
* Maintain awareness of emerging business, operational, regulatory, and industry risks.
*** AI Innovation, Analytics & Process Improvement
**** Utilize data analytics and visualization tools to enhance audit testing, risk assessments, and business insights.
* Identify opportunities to automate manual audit procedures, recurring testing activities, and compliance monitoring.
* Leverage AI tools to improve audit efficiency, increase testing coverage, and support decision making.
* Partner with stakeholders to identify innovative uses of AI, analytics, and automation that strengthen controls and improve operational effectiveness.
* Apply sound professional judgment when utilizing AI technologies, including validating outputs, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance with company policies and data governance standards.
* Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Internal Audit's AI, analytics, and continuous improvement capabilities.
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* Qualifications:

** A qualified candidate will typically have:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field.
* 1+ years of experience in public accounting, external audit, internal audit, risk advisory, or SOX compliance.
* Experience performing SOX testing and evaluating internal controls preferred.
* Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
* Understanding of internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting processes.
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