Sr. Internal Audit Analyst

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Technical expertise in internal controls and audit practices including expertise in risk/control frameworks, financial policies and procedures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act compliance.
• Perform SOX and governance activities which are not limited to serving as the primary SOX liaison, between the corporate finance team and Plants and ensure SOX objectives, deliverables and timelines are met.
• Perform process walkthroughs, evaluate the design, execute testing of internal controls, perform control exception analysis and remediation, to assess their adequacy and operating effectiveness against the COSO framework.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls and make recommendations for improvements.
• Identify and implement process and organizational improvements, leveraging technology and automation where possible.
• Develop risk-based audit programs (scope, objectives, and testing procedures) in conformance with the IIA Standards.
• Plan, lead and execute complex financial and operational audits, including comprehensive reviews at manufacturing sites and other compliance audits.
• Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive audit observations that detail findings, articulate the root cause of issues, and provide actionable, practical recommendations.
• Present and discuss audit findings, control gaps and recommendations with process owners and senior management, actively influencing action to improve the control environment.
• Cook up and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external auditors
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements to solve business issues and enhance competitive advantage.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in internal auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in internal audit or public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related business field.
• Professional certification is preferred: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and/or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
• Proven experience in a mid-to-large scale enterprise, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, EPICS, AS400, Oracle) and experience applying data analytics tools in audit work, in addition to familiarity with audit platform Audit Board and data analytics/AI platforms (e.g. Alteryx).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal) to interface effectively within the organization.
• Leadership and ability to manage audit teams and projects.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Flexibility and ability to travel domestically to manufacturing facilities when necessary (less than 10%).

CORE SKILLS

• Problem Solving – Finding effective solutions to changes by analyzing, evaluating, and implementing strategies.
• Industry Skills – Specific competencies, knowledge, and ability in manufacturing.
• Teamwork – Collaborative effort to achieve a common goal working with others in a shared responsibility.
• Pressure Management – Ability to handle stress and challenges to make sound decisions for optimal outcomes.
• Attention to Detail – Thoroughly and accurately analyze and complete tasks, ensuring precision to minimize errors.
• Leadership – The ability to guide, inspire and influence engineers towards achieving common goals and fostering growth and learning.