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Senior Operational Auditor
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid), 20% Travel
A growing, global industrial services organization is seeking a Senior Operational Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional audit work and play a critical part in ensuring that operational execution aligns with customer agreements across manufacturing sites.
This position is ideal for a professional who enjoys connecting the dots between contracts, financial performance, and operations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Analyze and interpret customer contracts to define scope, deliverables, and performance requirements
- Translate contract terms into clear operational expectations and measurable audit criteria
- Conduct operational audits to assess whether plant-level execution aligns with contractual obligations
- Perform site visits to manufacturing facilities to observe operations and validate compliance
- Partner with operations, finance, and leadership teams to identify gaps and drive improvements
- Evaluate risks related to operational performance, cost structure, and contract execution
- Identify opportunities to improve cash flow, reduce costs, and strengthen processes
- Prepare clear, actionable audit findings and present recommendations to leadership
- Contribute to the evolution of audit practices with a stronger focus on operational effectiveness
Position Requirements/Desired Experience:
- 3 years of experience in internal audit, operational audit, accounting, or manufacturing finance
- Strong ability to interpret contracts and connect them to financial and operational outcomes
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments preferred
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Effective communicator comfortable working across plant operations and corporate teams
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP/reporting tools (experience with systems like D365 or similar is a plus)
- Bachelor’s degree required; CPA, CIA, or similar certifications are a plus
Additional Details:
- Travel: ~15–20%, including occasional visits to domestic and international sites
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000