Internal Audit Intern

GROW WITH US:
Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:
Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

As an Internal Audit Intern, you’ll gain hands on experience supporting Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance as part of a public company’s Internal Audit function. This role provides direct exposure to how Internal Audit delivers assurance for Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) while partnering closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, and External Audit.

You’ll assist with documenting and testing internal controls across key business processes such as Revenue, Inventory, Fixed Assets, SEC Reporting, Taxes, Payroll, AP/AR, and IT. This includes participating in walkthroughs, evaluating control design, testing operating effectiveness, and ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit ready.

In addition to SOX compliance work, you’ll support select operational audit activities. This may include assisting with risk assessments, process walkthroughs, and operational reviews focused on efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management. You’ll help Internal Audit evaluate processes outside of SOX scope that support broader business objectives.

You’ll also support quarterly certifications, issue tracking and remediation, and SOX administration within Optro, gaining practical exposure to how Internal Audit manages compliance and audit activities throughout the year. In addition, you’ll contribute to process improvement and AI initiatives within Internal Audit to help identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve audit quality.

What You’ll Do
• Coordinate and participate in SOX walkthroughs with process owners
• Document and test SOX controls, including design and operating effectiveness
• Assist with Entity‑Level Control (ELC) testing and documentation
• Support quarterly certifications, deficiency tracking, and remediation activities
• Update SOX process narratives and flowcharts to reflect current‑state processes
• Use Optro to manage testing, evidence collection, and reporting
• Assist Internal Audit with SOX project management and External Audit coordination
• Support operational audits through risk assessment, process walkthroughs, control evaluation, and documentation of observations
• Help identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to Internal Audit initiatives related to automation, AI, and process improvement

What You’ll Learn
You’ll learn how Internal Audit operates across both SOX compliance and operational assurance, including how to:
• Understand and evaluate internal controls over financial reporting
• Perform walkthroughs to identify risks and assess control design
• Test controls and document audit evidence in a SOX‑compliant manner
• Support operational audits focused on process efficiency, effectiveness, and risk management
• Collaborate with External Auditors and understand reliance models
• Connect SOX and audit considerations to system implementations and process changes
• Build a strong foundation for a career in Internal Audit, Accounting, Risk, Compliance, or Finance

What You’ll Need
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Comfortable using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail with an organized and dependable work style
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask questions and learn
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and support multiple audit and project workstreams

WHEN & WHERE YOU’LL WORK:

Hybrid: This role will be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in Del Mar, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 2-3 days per week but may vary depending on business demands. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The base pay range for this position is $23 - $32 per hour. Base pay could vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, and may also fluctuate depending on candidate’s location and the overall job market.

Please note that is a temporary position. As a temporary employee you will be employed through a staff agency partner. Benefits during your temporary assignment may be provided by the staffing agency. Access to Tandem sponsored benefits is contingent upon conversion from temporary to regular full-time status.  Conversion is determined based upon business need and job performance.

YOU SHOULD KNOW: 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and regulations. A conditional offer of employment from Tandem is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening process comprised of a drug test (excluding marijuana) and background check, which includes a review of criminal history information.

Tandem has good cause to conduct a review of criminal history information of candidates for this position, as this role may involve access to proprietary, sensitive and/or confidential information, including customer protected health information. This review is required to ensure that individuals in such roles uphold high standards of trust and integrity so as to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and stakeholders.

SPONSORSHIP:  

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:
At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and  supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie.  This is just one of the ways we stay awesome! Explore the benefits and reasons to love Tandem at https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/careers.

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table.  But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now? We encourage you to apply anyway.  Because we want you to be you, with us. 

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.  We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. 

REFERRALS:
We love a good referral! If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, please share! 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 
The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected for the requisition or the requisition has a sufficient number of applications.

Make a move that matters. Join Tandem Diabetes Care, where we're turning challenges into triumphs every day and where your talents will help shape a healthier, happier tomorrow. 

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