Internal Audit Supervisor

Relocation assistance is provided for this role based in Raleigh, NC.

About the role

Eaton Corporation has an opening for an Internal Audit Supervisor within the Global Internal Audit function. This position is based in Raleigh, NC with a flexible hybrid work schedule. The Internal Audit Supervisor leads, supervises, and executes integrated financial and operational audits using a risk-based methodology, focusing on enterprise risks, global processes, and key site controls to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, business processes, and procedures across global operations.

This role partners with operations and corporate functions, supports compliance with finance policies and internal control standards, and delivers accurate, timely reporting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning activities including scope, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource coordination in partnership with audit leadership.
• Supervise and execute audits in accordance with a risk-based audit methodology, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Direct global internal control testing and validation procedures across business processes, including on-site and remote audit execution.
• Perform testing of financial balances and centralized processes using established test plans and analytical procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise audit findings with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations for management review.
• Lead audit opening and closing meetings with site and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely completion of high-quality audit documentation and workpapers within audit systems (e.g., AuditBoard).
• Monitor remediation of audit issues and review management action plans for effectiveness and sustainability.
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives, including new audit areas and process improvements.
• Deliver internal control training and support audit readiness initiatives, including balance sheet reviews and reconciliation procedures.
• Assist in development and execution of data analytics and continuous monitoring capabilities within the audit function.
• Support coordination with external auditors and maintain strong working relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive audit and/or process/internal control experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of audit supervisory experience.
• Proficient in operating in a global business environment, utilizing the English language.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data analytic tools, automation, or continuous monitoring tools.
• Expertise in operational audit, regulatory compliance audit (government contract), enterprise risk management, or ESG.
• Financial auditing background and understanding of internal control theory.
• Prior public accounting experience.
• MBA, CPA, or other equivalent certification.

Skills

• Proficient in accounting methods and applicable financial accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP.
• Proficient in Internal Audit key concepts (risk-based audits, financial audits).
• Proven experience in performing and leading integrated audits, including identifying risks and weaknesses and developing audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Significant exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting, and public accounting.
• Familiar with common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial systems such as Oracle and SAP.
• Ability to identify risks, audit issues, internal control weaknesses, and root causes, and develop and present recommendations for improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make sound recommendations and articulate benefits/results to business unit goals.
• Ability to influence process improvement and suggest innovative process solutions.
• Experience managing teams and driving results from individual team members.
• Understands basic components of project management and can break down large tasks into smaller components.
• Advanced organizational and time management skills, with flexibility to anticipate and react to changes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Multi-cultural awareness and experience beneficial.
• Travel up to 40%, which includes international travel.

Additional Information

• Professional presence and adherence to ethical standards.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across functions.
• Resourcefulness and ability to leverage internal expertise.
• Cultural awareness and adaptability in global environments.

Eaton Corporation is approximately a $27 billion global business, offering significant product breadth and serving diverse end markets. The position is in the global Internal Audit department, which includes Financial Audit, IT Audit/SOX, Enterprise Risk Management, and Data Analytics teams.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.