Internal Auditor

The Internal Auditor will assist with the execution of Nexstar Media Groups Internal Audit activities with a primary focus on supporting the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program including:
  • Assisting with updates to process documentation narratives flowcharts risk and control matrices and related audit materials.
  • Participating in walkthroughs of significant business processes and controls.
  • Reviewing support provided by control owners and process owners.
  • Executing control testing procedures in accordance with approved audit programs.
  • Preparing clear complete and well-supported SOX workpapers.
  • Identifying potential exceptions documentation gaps or control issues and escalating them to Internal Audit management.
  • Assisting with the tracking of control deficiencies remediation activities and management responses.
  • Supporting coordination with external auditors.
• Assisting with operational compliance financial information technology and investigative audit projects including:
  • Gathering and organizing audit evidence.
  • Performing assigned audit procedures and documenting results.
  • Reviewing data and analyzing evidence against applicable requirements policies procedures and control objectives.
  • Analyzing information to identify trends exceptions inconsistencies or potential control concerns.
  • Assisting with the preparation of audit observations recommendations and management action plans.
  • Supporting follow-up on remediation activities.
• Assisting with whistleblower hotline matters and other investigations as assigned.
• Building effective working relationships with business process owners control owners management and external auditors.
• Using technology data analysis and other tools to support efficient SOX testing and audit execution.
• Demonstrating integrity attention to detail professional skepticism sound judgment and due professional care in all Internal Audit activities.
• Participating in other Internal Audit reviews projects and administrative activities as assigned.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Information Systems or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in audit accounting finance compliance risk management information technology business operations or a related field. Internship or prior work experience in audit accounting finance compliance business operations or information systems is preferred but not required.
• CPA CIA CISA CFE or similar certification or progress toward certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review documentation carefully and accurately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information identify issues and ask thoughtful questions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document work clearly and communicate effectively with team members and business partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks meet deadlines follow instructions and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated integrity professionalism discretion and objectivity.