Internal Auditor, SOX Compliance Job at EVERSOURCE (East Berlin)

Internal Auditor, SOX Compliance

EVERSOURCE

Location:
United States , East Berlin

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

83430.00 - 92700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Internal Audit is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our SOX compliance team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting and internal control environment. You’ll contribute to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, fraud risk assessments, and internal audit engagements that enhance operational efficiency and safeguard company assets. This position offers broad exposure to business processes across the organization and provides opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen our control framework.

Job Responsibility:

Execute SOX compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and evaluation of control effectiveness
Analyze control deficiencies, assess risk impact, and support remediation efforts including re-testing timelines
Monitor changes in accounting standards, internal policies, system implementations, and organizational structure to assess impact on the control environment
recommend updates or additions to controls as needed
Lead and support internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring timely and insightful deliverables
Perform fraud-related testing, analyze trends, and assist in developing preventive and detective controls
Build and maintain strong relationships with control and process owners to promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement
Collaborate with external auditors to align on SOX testing scope, findings, and remediation strategies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent degree is required
A minimum (3) three years of related experience in accounting or auditing is required
Understanding of SOX §302 and §404 requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
Strong written and oral communication skills to provide clear and concise information to all levels of Company management
Ability to tactically and objectively evaluate and implement audit programs and initiatives
Ability to work effectively with others
Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Ability to think and act in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities
Diplomatic interpersonal skills
Strong customer service orientation
Strong team membership skills
Good spoken and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to work confidentially, with integrity and to maintain high ethics
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary

Nice to have:

Utility Industry experience a plus
Possession of or work towards a CPA and/or CIA designation is strongly preferred as is an MBA or advanced degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and other Office applications
experience with audit software or data analytics tools is a plus
Experience with Workiva, Maximo, and Power Plan, are highly desirable

What we offer:

Competitive total rewards program
Potential incentive
Excellent compensation and benefit programs
Opportunities for growth and development
Great working environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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