Audit Analytics & Investigations Lead

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and lead all aspects of the data analytics strategy supporting the Internal Audit annual engagement plan.
• Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of sophisticated audit analytics and continuous auditing/monitoring.
• Partner with audit teams to integrate data analytics throughout the audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue follow-up.
• Aggregate analytical results and provide clear, actionable insights to Masco Leadership on emerging risks, control effectiveness, and enterprise trends.
• Drive department efforts to expand the use of automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and emerging analytical technologies to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Business Unit partners to obtain, validate, and analyze complex datasets from ERP systems (SAP and others) and other enterprise platforms and data sources.
• Support enterprise initiatives related to governance, compliance, risk management, fraud detection, and special projects through advanced analytical techniques.
• Promote data literacy, analytical curiosity, and continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function.
• Aid in the development of financial monitoring models.
• Lead, execute or support fraud investigations related to allegations involving financial irregularities, asset misappropriation, conflicts of interest, or policy violations.
• Conduct investigations in response to hotline allegations, management referrals, whistleblower reports, and perform proactive fraud risk assessments.
• Develop investigation strategy including scope, and appropriate investigative techniques.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate evidence including financial records, transactional data, system logs, emails, and interview testimony.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and defensible investigation documentation that supports conclusions and potential disciplinary or legal actions.
• Maintain strong knowledge of fraud schemes, investigative techniques, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with legal, HR, and other necessary parties.
• Perform risk based audits of financial statements, business processes, and internal controls.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports summarizing findings, root causes, and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in data analytics, audit, financial fraud investigation, risk management, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, accounting, information systems, computer science, finance, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFE, CIA, CISA, or data analytics–focused credentials.
• Demonstrated experience applying data analytics within an internal audit, external audit, or risk management environment.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fraud investigations, including interviews, evidence gathering, and conclusion.
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies, internal controls, and risk assessment concepts, with the ability to translate analytical results into audit-relevant conclusions.
• Proficiency with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, ACL/HighBond, Alteryx, or similar platforms).
• Experience working with large, complex datasets, including ERP systems and structured/unstructured data sources.
• Strong technology skills, including audit software, Microsoft Office Suite, and business intelligence tools.
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity, with a track record of anticipating collaborator needs and future analytical demands.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills; able to explain complex analytical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Highly curious, practical, self-reliant and driven with a continuous improvement approach.

Benefits

Full time

Pay

$103,700.00 - $163,020.00 USD

Schedule

Travel requirements range from 10–20%, with potential for international assignments.