Staff Internal Auditor

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Execute all phases of Internal Audit engagements in accordance with agreed-upon scope guidance (i.e. planning, field work, and reporting) and requested assistance with external auditors.
Conduct interviews with all levels of Federal Signal Management and prepare workpapers and analytics as a part of financial, operational, and/or SOX audits.
Assist with analyzing evidence, documenting processes and procedures, identifying and defining issues, developing recommendations, and composing summary memos / reports.
Provide observations designed to strengthen internal controls, mitigate risk and improve overall effectiveness and efficiency of business operations.
Communicate or assist in communicating the results of projects via written reports and oral presentations.
Assist in the performance and expansion of Internal Audit’s Data Analytics Program. This includes ad hoc audit testing, business reviews, and fraud detection/prevention testing.
Assist with identifying and evaluating the company’s risk areas and provide input to the development of the annual audit plan.
Ensure implementation of management solutions via follow-up audit work.
SOX PMO assistance including GRC Tool updates, utilization, and functionality.
Update company-wide trainings related to fraud and anti-corruption with relevant data and key considerations, along with coordination of the training.
Attend relevant, beneficial and/or necessary (from the standpoint of developmental needs) training sessions to help ensure career growth and development.
Represent Internal Audit with various organizational project teams and develop and maintain productive relationships throughout the company through individual contacts and meetings.
Perform or assist in the performance of special projects and compliance related initiatives, including fraud investigations, FCPA compliance reviews, and T&E compliance reviews.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business-oriented degree from an accredited college/university required.
• Certified Internal Auditor, CFE and/or CPA desired.
• Minimum one or more years’ finance/auditing experience and/or relevant financial reporting experience required.
• Background in manufacturing-based industries is preferred.
• Applied working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and compliance with internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley/SOX; understanding of COSO 2013 is preferred.
• Data analysis application knowledge (i.e., IDEA) a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel) required.
• GRC or SOX software experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic audit work paper technology a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Must be able to conduct effective meetings and present to all levels of management and staff.
• Skilled at functioning independently while coordinating and executing several overlapping audit assignments.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills and consistently meets established deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment and consistent record of error-free output and high-quality work.

Benefits Of Employment

• Annual bonus potential.
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision).
• Paid holidays, paid vacation.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Smoke-free, drug-free workplace.

About Us

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems.