We are looking for a driven Senior Internal Auditor to work at the corporate headquarters of a global manufacturer located downtown Chicago, IL. We are seeking individuals who have the interest and the ability to become future leaders in senior-level positions within the areas of accounting, finance, and operations.

A successful candidate will serve as a key member of the corporate audit team and will have exposure to many aspects of the broader organization. The role presents a unique opportunity to work with employees at all levels within the Company. This position reports directly to the Vice President - Internal Audit.

Responsibilities:

• Creating, documenting and executing internal audit programs
• Performing various financial statement, compliance and operational audits on a global basis
• Preparation of audit reports which include audit findings, risks identified, recommendations, and remediation plans
• Presenting audit findings and internal control deficiencies to corporate and business unit management
• Providing guidance to corporate and the business unit personnel on internal control documentation, testing and remediation plans
• Performing tests to monitor the effectiveness of controls used to mitigate enterprise risks
• Providing support to external audit partners for their annual external audit including revenue testing and physical inventories/cycle counts at selected plant locations
• Participating in special projects as requested by management
• Working on the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit Department

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or Operations is required
• 2-5 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Audit (internal or external), Risk Management, Engineering, or Manufacturing (Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, etc.)
• CPA certification, MS in Accounting, or MBA is a plus
• Sarbanes-Oxley/ internal controls familiarity is preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify relevant audit and compliance issues
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to build strong working relationships with business unit representatives, management and colleagues at all levels
• Travel up to 50% (including international)

Posted On: Friday, April 14, 2023