Senior Auditor, Audit Programs (SOX Compliance)

Company Alaska Airlines The Team Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Summary The Senior Auditor, Audit Programs is a subject matter expert in audit risk assessment and control identification at Alaska Airlines (AS), Hawaiian Airlines (HA), and Horizon Air (QX). As an individual contributor, this role exercises considerable judgement to provide an independent and objective assessment of internal controls governing business, operational, and safety processes for Alaska Air Group (AAG) and its subsidiaries.

Demonstrates project management and operational analysis by significantly contributing to audit engagement teams ranging from one to three professionals on risk-based reviews of complex business, operational and safety processes requiring independent judgement and initiative. Manages execution of all audit engagements in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Collaborates with senior management to develop solutions to complex business risks by developing actionable plans to resolve audit findings. Promotes risk management awareness and operational safety assurance throughout the organization by facilitating the development of tools and techniques that strengthen risk management and internal controls. Manages projects to support the performance of special reviews including, but not limited to, system implementations, internal investigations, cost-benefit analyses, safety/regulatory and/or corporate compliance investigations. Supports external reviews of company operating divisions by supporting both business and aviation-specific projects such as: annual external audits, the Department of Defense (DOD) surveys, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills Required 3 years of experience in "Big 4" type public accounting/internal audit firm, or 4 years of experience in corporate internal audit, public company internal audit, or related area. Bachelor’s degree, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and/or public company financial reporting environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Minimal travel, approximately 10-15% of the time. High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum age of 18. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred Experience evaluating technology-enabled business processes and applying artificial intelligence (AI), automation, or data analytics tools to support audit activities. A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Data Analytics, Risk Management or Aviation specific. Risk-based auditing, project management, quality assurance, or operations analysis experience. Advanced audit qualification, (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or similar, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar), or actively pursuing such certification. Strong understanding of risk-based auditing techniques. Demonstrated affinity for integrated audit approaches (e.g., IT audit knowledge, and/or data analytics tool experience, specifically Alteryx). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Professional curiosity, personal accountability for results, strong credibility with peers, subordinates, and leaders. Proven track record of working