Senior Internal Audit Analyst

Join Planet, a leading company in the space industry, as a Senior Internal Audit Analyst. In this role, you will execute our audit strategy, ensure effective SOX compliance, and identify opportunities to optimize internal controls. You will lead the execution of assigned SOX compliance processes, coordinate with external auditors, and develop expertise in end-to-end business processes. This position offers a comprehensive health plan, flexible time off, and various other benefits. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit, and certifications such as CPA or CIA.

• Lead the execution of assigned SOX compliance processes, including risk-based planning, scoping, process walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation.
• Coordinate with external auditors to manage evidence requests, walkthroughs, follow-ups and reliance expectations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize internal controls and partner cross-functionally to reduce complexity, enhance audit efficiency, and build a scalable foundation for future compliance initiatives.
• Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about process improvement and internal control optimization
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional alignment and leadership engagement
• Project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of SOX, COSO, PCAOB/SEC requirements, and internal control design and evaluation
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit at a public company
• Big 4 public accounting experience with public company clients
• Certifications such as CPA or CIA
• Experience in leveraging and monitoring AI-driven controls testing