This role provides mentoring, training and supervision to the audit team (internal and 3rd party providers) and supports the planning, coordination and execution of the Internal Audit Plan (including Sarbanes-Oxley 404 (SOX . This role will work closely with the team in the managing and executing the annual internal audit plan.

• Assist in the execution of the annual risk assessment (Internal Audit and SOX) and development of an approved annual audit plan.
• Provide support and execute coordination activities with management and external auditors.
• Support internal audit management's budget development and maintenance process through detailed tracking and reporting activities.
• Support audit committee reporting and communication efforts as requested by internal audit management.
• Develop strong working relationships with key operational and financial team members.
• Support planning, scoping, execution and reporting of value-added internal audits of operations, compliance, finance, and information technology in accordance with professional standards.
• Participate in the development of clear and concise reports on the results of audit examinations, including identifying risks and making recommendations to help mitigate risks.
• Support execution of the assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for SOX purposes and help Company meet all annual SOX compliance requirements.
• Develop and document clear work papers to support internal audit execution activities that meet Internal Audit Standards and comply with CSH program guidance.
• Draft control deficiencies, risks, recommendations and coordinate efforts to confirm deficiencies with internal audit management and coordinate collection of management action plans and due dates.
• Participate in the quality assurance (QA) process for internal audit team as well as addressing and clearing internal audit management review comments.
• Participate in departmental orientation, on the job training and quality assurance programs/initiatives.
• Provide mentoring, training and supervision as needed to internal audit department team or third parties.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, finance or Business Management or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' Big 4 internal/external audit experience OR at least 4 years Internal Audit experience at a publicly traded company
• SOX compliance experience REQUIRED
• Maintains professional training and certification requirements
• Strong quantitative, analytical capabilities and a solution-oriented thinker
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment, with sound negotiation and problem solving skills
• The ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to combine initiative, integrity and professional discipline to accomplish difficult tasks through other people
• Ability to work with internal audit management to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Basic project management skills including time management, prioritization and ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
• Basic leadership skills including being persuasive, encouraging, and motivating to team members
• Intermediate training, presentation and communication skills - both written and verbak
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers
• REIT experience
• Yardi and Concur software experience, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Certification (CPA, CIA, CFE or other relevant)