Senior - Internal Auditor

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred. Minimum 3 years of total experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance, with public company experience. Demonstrated expertise in SOX 404 Internal Controls over Financial Reporting testing within a public company environment. Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance expectations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with senior leadership. Experience within a public REIT or real estate organization preferred. Summary of ResponsibilitiesSOX 404 & Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Execute the SOX 404 compliance program, including participating in scoping, risk assessment, walkthroughs, testing, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting. Identify, assess, and document control deficiencies. Monitor and validate remediation plans and retest controls to ensure timely resolution. Provide training and guidance to process owners on SOX requirements, control responsibilities, and supporting documentation expectations. Utilize audit software to drive efficiencies, enhance audit coverage, and improve insight across internal audit activities.

Internal Audit & Risk-Based Reviews: Plan and execute risk-based operational (non-SOX related) audits across corporate functions, including evaluating process efficiency, policy and procedure compliance, governance practices, and opportunities to strengthen controls. Conduct audit and advisory projects to identify control gaps, operational risks, and practical improvement opportunities. Partner with stakeholders to develop clear audit observations and recommendations that support meaningful enhancements and align with business objectives.

External Audit Interaction: Act as a liaison with external auditors, including coordination of SOX reliance, audit timing, and PBC requests.

What we offer: At Kilroy, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within the role. The base pay range for this role is between $100,000 and $114,000 and your base pay will depend on your skills, experience and training, knowledge, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus as well. Our comprehensive group health benefits program is built around your total health and provides employees and their families with care and coverage designed to help you thrive. Our health and wellness program offerings include medical, dental, vision, with FSA, HSA options, Group Life & Disability, LTD coverage and much more. Ancillary programs include a retirement savings plan with a competitive employer match, employee support programs like our parental leave coaching program, wellness, and commuter benefits, just to name a few. We invite you to visit our website at www.kilroyrealty.com to learn more.

Requisition Number: SENIO001142Job Category: Administrative

Schedule: Full-Time