Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

There are jobs and then there are careers. Since 1997, Paylocity has been hiring talented people, giving them big challenges, and providing the right resources to help them succeed. Our award-winning culture ensures all employees feel truly welcome, appreciated, and free to be themselves. While other companies talk about it, we make it happen. Join Paylocity and launch your career!

Position Overview

The Lead Internal Audit will assist the Internal Audit team in completing their annual audit plan, including SOX as well as other financial, operational and compliance audits. The Lead Internal Audit will test and detail review the tests of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, review supporting documentation, ensure compliance with applicable laws/policies/procedures, document deficiencies and recommendations, and clearly communicate with management as well as the external auditors. This role will also be tasked with overall project management of SOX and other various projects as assigned.

Location: Option to work hybrid at our Schaumburg, IL corporate location. Business need may determine onsite schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position; others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Lead SOX and other various financial, operational, and compliance audits across the business

• Oversee audit timelines and ensure adherence to associated deadlines

• Communicate audit status to management and relevant stakeholders

• Document and review Company process flowcharts as necessary

• Identify and assess risks and controls in Company processes

• Perform and enhance the testing of the design and operating effectiveness of identified internal controls

• Detail review staffs’ testing of the design and operating effectiveness of identified internal controls

• Review and analyze audit evidence to appropriately support and conclude on control tests

• Identify and evaluate deficiencies, including documentation of root cause & impact, and ensure appropriate remediation

• Partner with management on recommended process improvements

• Communicate audit results timely and effectively to the Internal Audit Team, internal stakeholders and with the external auditors

• Assist in preparing presentations and other documentation to provide to key stakeholders, including executive management

• Assist in the annual risk assessment process and in planning the annual audit cycle

• Lead or assist with special projects as assigned

• Supervise and mentor internal audit staff

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline; Master’s degree in an accounting, finance or business discipline preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting, finance, audit, IT audit, SOX or other relevant area.

• Experience leading the execution of SOX, financial, operational and compliance audits.

• Experience creating flowcharts and overseeing the testing of SOX controls.

• Experience supervising and mentoring staff.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Visio and PowerPoint.

• Public accounting experience, preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or similar credential, preferred.

• Experience with Alteryx and Power BI, preferred.

• AuditBoard experience preferred.

• Strong time management, organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to lead and supervise others. Desire to develop and mentor team members.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and thoroughness.

• Process improvement oriented.

Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.