Senior Internal Auditor

Primary Duties

• Lead and perform risk-based operational, financial, compliance, and SOX audits across manufacturing facilities, corporate functions, and business operations.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in support of SOX 404 compliance requirements.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, control testing, risk assessments, and deficiency evaluations.
• Develop, maintain, and update SOX documentation, including process narratives, flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and testing documentation.
• Partner with process owners to identify control deficiencies, recommend remediation strategies, and monitor corrective action plans.
• Cook up audit activities with external auditors to support audit efficiency and reliance opportunities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes including inventory management, production controls, cost accounting, procurement, supplier management, warehousing, distribution, and capital expenditure activities.
• Conduct plant audits, operational reviews, physical inventory observations, and process walkthroughs.
• Identify control weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, compliance risks, and opportunities for cost savings and process enhancement.
• Utilize data analytics and audit technologies to enhance audit effectiveness, identify risk indicators, and improve business insights.
• Assist with the development and implementation of continuous monitoring and audit analytics programs.
• Provide advisory support related to process improvements, system implementations, business initiatives, and internal control design.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and communicate findings, recommendations, and risk assessments to management and leadership.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate corrective actions to ensure effective resolution of audit findings.

Job Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline; 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, risk management, accounting, finance, or a related field, or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Preferred experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or inventory-intensive environment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or progress toward professional certification preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of SOX 404 compliance requirements and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control Framework and enterprise risk management principles.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting processes, and accounting controls.
• Experience conducting financial, operational, compliance, and manufacturing-related audits.
• Understanding of inventory management, manufacturing operations, supply chain processes, and cost accounting principles.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems, audit software, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence organizational improvements while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Essential And Physical Functions

• Ability to analyze complex financial, operational, compliance, and business processes.
• Strong critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate controls, and develop practical recommendations.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with employees, managers, executives, and external auditors.
• Able to manage multiple audits, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods while performing work activities.
• Frequent use of computers, ERP systems, audit software, reporting platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Regular visits to manufacturing, warehouse, and operational facilities to conduct audits, inventory observations, and process reviews.
• Exposure during facility visits may include noise, moving equipment, dust, varying temperatures, and industrial manufacturing conditions.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required when entering manufacturing and operational environments.
• Up to 15% travel may be required to support operational audits, facility reviews, inventory observations, and business initiatives.