Senior Auditor

About the role

Valmont’s Internal Audit team provides valuable insight into Valmont’s global operations and strategic initiatives. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the organization, develop deep business knowledge, and build a strong foundation for future career growth within finance, accounting, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements including planning, process walkthroughs, fieldwork, and reporting for SOX and operational audits.
• Perform process walkthroughs to document key processes, identify risks, and evaluate the design of internal controls.
• Execute testing of SOX and risk-based controls and procedures in accordance with internal audit standards.
• Prepare clear, organized, and well-documented audit workpapers supporting audit conclusions.
• Analyze testing results to identify control deficiencies, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop clear, concise audit findings and practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational processes.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across Corporate Accounting, Controllership, and operational teams to support the company’s annual internal audit plan and promote effective risk management and governance practices.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior audit staff where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit.
• Experience performing SOX testing and evaluating ICFR using the COSO framework and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to management.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20–30%.

Qualifications

• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or developing junior audit staff.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting environments.
• Experience using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, IDEA, or similar tools) to support audit testing.
• Experience auditing manufacturing or global operations environments.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Pay

$150,000 - $175,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM