Internal Auditor (SOX & Emerging Technologies)

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

About the Role

In this role, you will help deliver SOX assurance by executing internal control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas. You will also partner with control owners and external auditors to support documentation requests and drive clear, timely outcomes.

You will have an opportunity to improve how we work by identifying practical ways to streamline testing and reporting—using automation and emerging technology (including Generative AI) where it adds value and aligns with strategy and governance.

Core Responsibilities

Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas; document results clearly and on time

Perform peer quality reviews of testing documentation (e.g., workpapers, evidence) and provide actionable feedback.

Partner with control owners to clarify control design, evidence expectations, and timelines

Coordinate with external auditors on documentation requests, design assessments, and follow-up questions

Support control certification processes and other SOX assurance activities

Identify opportunities to streamline and automate audit workflows using approved tools; document and share repeatable approaches

Contribute to the team’s emerging technology roadmap by piloting and/or building improvements

Support operational audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting) based on team priorities

Preferred Qualifications

CPA and/or CIA (or progress toward certification)

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Experience with Optro (previously Auditboard) or other similar GRC application

2–5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX/internal controls testing

Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodology

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to explain requests and findings clearly to control owners and auditors

Able to manage assigned work with defined milestones and proactively escalate risks or blockers in a timely manner

Growth mindset with humility, curiosity, and open-mindedness

Collaborates effectively with a cross-functional, distributed team

Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs (typical travel is ~5%; may increase during peak periods such as walkthroughs, site visits, or audits) and work with global teams across time zones as needed

A strong desire to learn and explore Generative AI applications for Audit. Prior experience using and building with any of the following emerging technology: CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree plus 2 years' experience or Masters Degree and 0 years' experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $68,100.00 - $99,900.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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