Senior Internal Auditor

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.