Sr Internal Auditor

Job title: Senior Internal Auditor

Reports to: VP, Audit & Enterprise Risk

Department: Legal

Location: Alpharetta (Hybrid)

Grade: 17

About Priority:

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. is a leading financial technology company on a mission to deliver a personalized, easy-to-adopt financial toolset that accelerates cash flow and optimizes working capital for businesses. Our vision is to eliminate the barriers to unlocking revenue - empowering businesses to grow faster and operate smarter.

We achieve this through the Priority Commerce Engine, an innovative platform that combines payables, acquiring, and banking and treasury solutions. This unified approach allows businesses to streamline financial operations, reduce unnecessary costs, and uncover new revenue opportunities.

At Priority, we're driven by results. We expect our people to be known for results - bringing expertise, momentum, and relentless focus to every challenge, helping our clients and each other thrive.

About The Role:

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will help the Company ensure compliance with SOX and that there are appropriate internal controls throughout the organization. It will also provide the opportunity to review our entire operations and be part of continuous projects that can help grow the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Document and test the Company’s internal controls including controls over financial reporting for Sox compliance
• Work with the company’s external auditor during the annual financial audit and any Sox testing
• Perform operational reviews to ensure internal controls are present and operating as designed, and that operations achieve business objectives
• Partner with the Accounting team to improve accounting operations and internal controls
• Review the Quarterly and Annual financial statements
• Perform special projects and investigations as required, which may include acquisition due diligence, earn-out calculations and commission analysis

What Success Looks Like:

Success in a Senior Internal Auditor role is about being more than just a checker of controls—you become a trusted advisor who drives value through risk management, compliance, and process improvement.

• Consistently delivers high-quality audit engagements on time and within scope.
• Ensures workpapers and reports are accurate, thorough, and compliant with internal standards and IIA requirements.
• Identifies meaningful risks, control gaps, and process inefficiencies with clear, practical recommendations.
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, and business operations.
• Proactively monitors industry, regulatory, and business changes to adjust audit focus.
• Builds credibility as a trusted advisor with management by providing insights, not just findings.
• Communicates complex risks in a clear, business-oriented way.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant major (MIS, Accounting, Computer Science).
• 3-5 years of experience performing information technology audits including Sox, SOC, general controls assessments and application controls reviews.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional qualification (CPA, CIA, CISA).
• Understanding of IT internal control standards.
• Data analytics (querying large volumes of data, sql queries).
• Application control reviews for FinTech enterprises.
• Workiva (wdesk) or equivalent internal controls management software experience.

• Merchant Processing Industry.

• Ability to understand complex and mid-market company operational / controls environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and innovative personality to challenge the current process to improve controls and simplify operations.
• Demonstrates planning, task organizing and execution skills in order to drive project management and delivering on commitments.

Work Environment & Culture:

We believe that performance and experience go hand in hand - an exceptional employee experience is earned through contribution. We are a results-driven team, grounded in our core values: ownership, authenticity, service, trust, innovation, and camaraderie.

Our culture is built for those who want to make an impact. We challenge each other to grow, celebrate progress, and support one another through shared goals and real connection. Whether you're building technology, serving clients, or supporting internal teams, you’ll be part of a company that empowers you to perform at your best and be known for results.

Compensation And Benefits:

• Compensation range:  $95,000 - $106,000
• We invest in the whole employee - personally and professionally. Our benefits package is designed to support your well-being, growth, and success - both inside and outside of work.

Financial Wellness

• Bonus Programs

• 401(K) Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HSA and FSA options
• Financial wellness resources and employee discount programs

Health & Well-Being

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
• Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
• Gym membership reimbursement and virtual wellness programs (including yoga)

Time Off

• 3 weeks PTO to start, with unlimited PTO after year one

Growth & Development

• Education Expense Reimbursement

• Leadership Development Programs

• Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support

We believe great performance starts with feeling supported - and we’ve built our benefits with that in mind.

Traditional Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Requires the ability to lift 10 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity and a normal range of hearing and vision (with or without correction).

Join our team at Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that is transforming the financial technology landscape. Together, we can shape the future of payments and banking solutions while providing unmatched value to our clients.