Senior Manager, Regional Group Audit - Princeton, NJ

Senior Manager, Regional Group Audit

Princeton, NJ

The Senior Manager, Regional Group Audit is responsible for participating in and leading audits, playing a crucial role in ensuring our audits meet the highest global standards. Reporting to the Regional Head of Group Audit North America this role will be part of a transformative team that collaborates across regions (Americas/Asia/EMEA) and is supported by a Center of Excellence (CoE). They will contribute to the development and execution of audit strategies, ensuring governance and risk management processes meet benchmark levels. The role is also responsible for engaging with regional leadership and various assurance providers, driving improvements and acting as an advisor and change agent within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits and reviews in line with the approved audit plan, ensuring thorough and accurate assessments that deliver insights.
• Plan and execute end-to-end audits, including scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
• Collaborate and build strong connections with regional stakeholders and act as a trusted advisor, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and innovation of audit methodologies to enhance the value delivered by the audit function.
• Bring and foster a culture of growth and professional development with the team.
• Communicate effectively by sharing insights clearly and constructively, ensuring stakeholders understand and act on them.
• Work closely with Line 1, Line 2, and other assurance providers to support the achievement of organizational objectives and strengthen governance and risk management processes.
  
  

We Bring

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business
  
  

You Bring

• Proven expertise in internal audit with 5-8 years of experience in a multinational B2B or B2C company; experience with IT Audit is a plus.
• A completed Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CIIA, CPA etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to audit a wide range of topics, including non-standard ones where no standard reference framework exists.
• Experience in developing tailor-made frameworks in collaboration with stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and effective audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex processes and to identify areas for improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey audit findings and recommendations clearly and constructively.
• Strong collaborator who can work effectively within a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team dynamic.
• International experience and cultural sensitivity, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams across regions.
• Skilled in using technlogy and data analytics to improve audit processes and outcomes.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality audit work and driving continuous improvement.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.