Description

The Senior Internal Auditor will support Nexstar Media Group's Internal Audit function across Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, operational audits, compliance reviews, financial audits, information technology reviews, and investigations. The role is expected to contribute to the Company's annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, while also supporting other audit and advisory projects depending on business needs and, department priorities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, including:
  
  • Assisting with the SOX risk assessment and scoping process.
  • Updating process documentation, narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and related audit materials.
  • Performing walkthroughs of significant business processes and controls.
  • Executing control testing in accordance with approved audit programs.
  • Preparing clear, complete, and well-supported SOX workpapers.
  • Identifying, documenting, and communicating control deficiencies.
  • Tracking remediation activities and validating management's corrective actions.
  • Coordinating with external auditors to support efficient execution of the SOX program.
• Participating in operational, compliance, financial, information technology, and investigative audit projects, including:
  
  • Assisting with or leading engagement planning.
  • Developing audit work programs, testing procedures, and project timelines.
  • Reviewing data, and analyzing evidence against applicable requirements, policies, procedures, and control objectives.
  • Preparing audit observations, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
  • Monitoring the implementation of remediation activities.
• Assisting with whistleblower hotline matters and other investigations as assigned.
• Assisting the Vice President of Internal Audit with the preparation of Audit Committee materials.
• Building effective working relationships with management, and external auditors.
• Providing practical control, compliance, and process improvement recommendations while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity.
• Using technology, data analysis, and other tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SOX testing and audit engagements.
• Demonstrating integrity, professional skepticism, sound judgment, competence, and due professional care in all Internal Audit activities.
• Participating in other Internal Audit reviews, projects, and administrative activities as assigned.

Requirements and skills

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyze data, evaluate evidence, and apply sound judgment in complex scenarios.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, with a capacity to drive issues to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of crafting and delivering clear, persuasive messages.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business or department needs.
• A Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in audit or a related field. We value diverse backgrounds and are open to candidates with transferable experience in other roles outside of Internal Audit.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar certifications are preferred but not required.