Internal Control Officer Jobs

Internal Control Officer jobs are open across banking, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing, from entry-level analyst to senior and director roles, with specializations in SOX compliance, operational risk, and audit management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles4,066+
Top stateTexas
Top employerOptum
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type51% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Physician - Internal Medicine Dept, Palliative Care, Palliative Medicine Physician (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
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Physician - Internal Medicine Dept, Palliative Care, Palliative Medicine Physician (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
10,000+

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Internal Audit & Risk Director (SOX Focus)
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Internal Audit & Risk Director (SOX Focus)
Baker Tilly Canada
McLean, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$153k - $294k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Senior Manager
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Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Senior Manager
Baker Tilly Canada
Denver, Colorado
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$128k - $306k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Internal Sales Consultant
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Internal Sales Consultant
Janus Henderson Investors
Denver, Colorado
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$49k - $55k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Sr Internal Auditor
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Sr Internal Auditor
Allison Transmission
Indianapolis, Indiana
Business Analyst
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
1,001-5,000

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Internal Control Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum69
  • Vohra Wound Physicians57
  • Sutter Health53
  • Advocate Aurora Health53
  • Privia Medical49

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services370
  • Education89
  • Technology & Software49
  • Insurance45
  • Banking & Financial Services41

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in internal control officer jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field
  • Experience designing, testing, or documenting internal controls over financial reporting
  • Working knowledge of SOX compliance requirements, including Section 302 and 404
  • Proficiency with audit management or GRC software platforms
  • CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred or required
  • Ability to communicate control deficiencies and remediation plans to senior management

Tips for Your Internal Control Officer Job Search

Tailor your resume to control frameworks

Internal control officers are hired to protect specific frameworks, so name the ones you know: COSO, SOX Section 302 and 404, or COBIT. Generic audit language won't get you past the first screen. Match the framework language in the job posting exactly.

Highlight deficiency remediation wins

Hiring managers want to see that you found a control gap and closed it. Document a specific material weakness or significant deficiency you identified, what you did to remediate it, and the outcome. Quantify the scope of the impacted process, not just the fix.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists internal control officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by industry to match your compliance depth

Internal control requirements differ sharply between a publicly traded manufacturer and a regional credit union. Target postings in the industry where your regulatory exposure is deepest, whether that's SEC reporting, FDIC oversight, or CMS compliance, so your resume reads as an exact fit.

Prepare a controls testing walkthrough for interviews

Most final-round interviews for this role include a scenario where you walk through how you'd test a specific control. Prepare two or three walkthroughs from real work: the control objective, your test approach, the sample methodology, and what you'd do with an exception.

Negotiate scope before accepting an offer

Internal control officer titles vary widely in actual authority. Before accepting, clarify whether you own design, testing, or both, which business units you cover, and whether the role has a dotted line to the audit committee. These details define your day-to-day work more than the title does.

Internal Control Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most internal control officers?

The most active employers for internal control officers right now are Optum, Vohra Wound Physicians, and Sutter Health, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Publicly traded companies with active SEC reporting obligations and large regional banks tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.

How many internal control officer jobs are remote?

About 49% of internal control officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by industry and company size. Roles focused on policy design, control documentation, and reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions that require on-site walkthroughs or direct access to operational teams are more likely to be in-person or hybrid.

How do you become an internal control officer?

Start with a degree in accounting, finance, or business, then gain experience in internal audit, external audit, or accounting operations where you work directly with control documentation. Earning a CPA, CIA, or CISA certification strengthens your candidacy considerably. Build hands-on experience testing controls and documenting results, then move into roles with increasing ownership over control design and remediation before applying to officer-level positions.

Can you get hired as an internal control officer with little experience?

Entry points into this field usually come through internal audit staff roles, public accounting, or compliance analyst positions rather than direct officer-level hiring. If you're early in your career, focus on gaining exposure to control testing, walkthroughs, and audit documentation in a supporting role. Demonstrating familiarity with COSO or SOX concepts and earning a relevant certification can help you move up faster than tenure alone.

What does the internal control officer interview process look like?

Most processes include an initial screen with HR, a technical interview with the controller or chief audit executive, and a final round with senior leadership or the audit committee. Expect scenario-based questions about how you'd design or test a specific control, how you've handled disagreements with process owners, and how you'd prioritize remediation when resources are limited. Some employers include a written case or a live walkthrough exercise.

Where can I find and apply to internal control officer jobs?

You can find and apply to internal control officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background, control framework experience, and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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