Senior Internal Auditor

The Internal Audit department’s mission is to enhance and protect Sierra Space’s organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. We play an integral role in the assuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, and the evaluation and enhancement of the Company’s critical business processes. The Internal Audit team conducts risk-based financial and operational audits, ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and leads special projects and investigations in accordance with the team’s plan. As a Senior Auditor you will partner cross-functionally to deliver audit projects focusing on financial, operational, and internal control processes.If you are an energetic, self-starter, have solid communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and the technical expertise with regards to internal controls and SOX, then this is a terrific opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team. The Senior Internal Auditor will have an opportunity to work across many areas of the company and its operations and will plan, perform, and report on various SOX and operational audit projects that are part of the audit plan. The successful candidate is someone looking to grow and develop in their own career while supporting the organization in implementing best practices, positively impacting the business by sharing leading practices, and serving as a trusted adviser to the business.You will make an impact by:Assisting the company in building and strengthen its SOX controls environment. You will lead and conduct walkthroughs, perform testing, and report on SOX controls to ensure Sierra Space’s compliance with SOX Leading and performing a variety of operational audits and specials projects with responsibility to perform risk assessments, develop audit programs, conduct testing, and working closely with management teams in developing audit findings and recommendations as well as following up on agreed-upon action plans Participating in annual planning, scoping, and budgeting of the audit plan across the companyLiaising with consultants, internal compliance teams and external auditors to manage audit requests and other audit coordination mattersActing as an Internal Audit ambassador to create awareness of internal controls compliance and leading risk-mitigation practicesAnalyzing financial and business process information to identify improvement opportunities, process insights, and evaluate adherence to control requirementsBuilding strong relationships with management, other compliance teams and external auditors to ensure partnership within the business and with key stakeholdersAssist in the performance of special projects and investigations as assignedMay require occasional domestic travelSierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra SpaceMust Haves:Bachelor's degree in a related field and typically 3 or more years of relevant experienceHigher education may substitute for relevant experienceRelevant experience may be considered in lieu of required educationStrong background in government contracting and working knowledge of FAR, DFARS and CAS.   Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and determine deficiency in compliancePreferred:Proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) / Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP), SOX Controls, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR), SOC attestation/auditing and complianceExperience performing financial statement risk assessments and possessing a high level of understanding of key financial audit concepts and auditing concepts and standardsHigh-energy, self-starter and ability to adapt to change quicklyYou thrive in complex environments and challenging situationsAbility to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are importantWork experience in Big 4 (assurance or advisory)Preferred certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA/CISA, CFE)Prior experience in auditing within a manufacturing, aerospace or government contracting industry with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements Exposure to IT General Controls, IT Automated Controls, Key Reports, and key dependencies associated with financial systems and applicationsExperience using data analytics, data reporting, and advance process automation toolsYou are, or are willing to relocate to the greater Denver area and are able to work from our corporate offices in Colorado IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $91,154.71 - $125,337.72Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.