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Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98781
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
Employees in this role will engage in the full audit process, from prioritizing risks and planning to fieldwork and communicating results. A successful candidate will have:
- a bachelors and/or masters degree in accounting/finance
- industry experience in accounting, procurement, compliance, and/or risk
- a collaborative mindset
- strong communication
- strong leadership skills fostering insightful relationships
- critical thinking and technical expertise
- solid written and oral communication skills
- strong excel and analytical skills
- a smart brevity mindset
This role offers exposure to many areas of the company, making each day unique. Internal Audit handles SOX testing, internal audits, consultations, and investigations as needed. Employees partner with the company as risks change or needs arise.
Job Overview
Employees in this job possess and apply their comprehensive knowledge of the Company's Internal Audit principles, practices and procedures to plan, conduct and complete the most complex, confidential or high risk assignments and investigations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops new or modified standards or recommends modifications to existing audit processes to enhance the effectiveness of audits
- Directs large, complex audit projects by developing project scope, making recommendations and writing audit reports
- Conducts audits independently or with minimal supervision
- Writes audit reports with minimal changes required
- Provides mentoring to new and Intermediate Internal Auditors
- Performs Sarbanes-Oxley testing as necessary
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Master's Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Audit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Date: Nov 12, 2026
Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98781
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
Employees in this role will engage in the full audit process, from prioritizing risks and planning to fieldwork and communicating results. A successful candidate will have:
- a bachelors and/or masters degree in accounting/finance
- industry experience in accounting, procurement, compliance, and/or risk
- a collaborative mindset
- strong communication
- strong leadership skills fostering insightful relationships
- critical thinking and technical expertise
- solid written and oral communication skills
- strong excel and analytical skills
- a smart brevity mindset
This role offers exposure to many areas of the company, making each day unique. Internal Audit handles SOX testing, internal audits, consultations, and investigations as needed. Employees partner with the company as risks change or needs arise.
Job Overview
Employees in this job possess and apply their comprehensive knowledge of the Company's Internal Audit principles, practices and procedures to plan, conduct and complete the most complex, confidential or high risk assignments and investigations.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops new or modified standards or recommends modifications to existing audit processes to enhance the effectiveness of audits
- Directs large, complex audit projects by developing project scope, making recommendations and writing audit reports
- Conducts audits independently or with minimal supervision
- Writes audit reports with minimal changes required
- Provides mentoring to new and Intermediate Internal Auditors
- Performs Sarbanes-Oxley testing as necessary
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 6+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Master's Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Audit
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: No
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead internal auditor jobs.
- CIA, CPA, or CISA certification strongly preferred or required
- Five or more years of internal audit or public accounting experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of IIA Standards and COSO internal control framework
- Experience executing SOX 404 compliance testing and control documentation
- Proficiency with audit management software such as TeamMate or AuditBoard
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business discipline
Tips for Your Lead Internal Auditor Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit frameworks
Lead internal auditor roles expect you to name the frameworks you've worked within, whether COSO, IIA Standards, or SOX Section 404. Listing tools like ACL or TeamMate alongside framework experience signals hands-on technical depth, not just oversight.
Highlight findings that led to action
Hiring managers want to see that your audits moved the needle. Describe specific control weaknesses you identified and what management did in response. Quantifying scope, like number of processes reviewed or remediation timelines, strengthens those points considerably.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead internal auditor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry vertical
SOX-heavy roles cluster in publicly traded companies, while operational audit roles dominate healthcare and manufacturing. Targeting your search by industry lets you match your existing compliance vocabulary to the employer's regulatory environment before you even apply.
Prepare for a technical pre-interview case
Many audit teams screen candidates with a mock audit scenario or a written risk assessment before the formal interview. Practice walking through your risk-identification logic out loud, because interviewers are evaluating your reasoning process as much as your conclusions.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In lead auditor offers, the reporting structure matters as much as pay. Ask directly whether the role reports to the chief audit executive or through a business unit controller, since that distinction shapes your independence and the weight your findings carry.
Lead Internal Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead internal auditors?
Truist, KLA, and TikTok are hiring the most lead internal auditors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at publicly traded companies with active SOX compliance programs and large healthcare systems.
How many lead internal auditor jobs are remote?
About 71% of lead internal auditor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting ongoing flexibility across the profession. IT audit and data analytics-focused roles within internal audit teams are the most likely to be fully remote, while operational and physical-asset audits typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a lead internal auditor?
Start by building several years of experience in public accounting or staff-level internal audit, then pursue a CIA or CPA credential to signal professional standing. Move into roles with increasing scope, take ownership of audit planning and stakeholder reporting, and develop fluency in risk assessment frameworks. Lead roles generally require demonstrated ability to manage audit cycles end to end, not just execute individual tests.
Can I get a lead internal auditor role with limited experience?
Moving directly into a lead role with little experience is uncommon, but candidates from public accounting who have led engagements and managed client relationships often qualify faster than those on a purely internal path. Earning a CIA or CPA early, volunteering to lead sub-sections of audits in your current role, and building proficiency in audit software can close the gap meaningfully.
What does the lead internal auditor interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on audit methodology and framework knowledge, and a final round with the chief audit executive or a senior finance leader. Some employers add a written case study where you assess a hypothetical control environment. Expect questions about how you handle pushback from business unit management and how you prioritize audit findings by risk.
Where can I find and apply to lead internal auditor jobs?
You can find and apply to lead internal auditor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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