Lead Internal Auditor

Eaton’s Corporate Sector is currently seeking a Lead Internal Auditor to join our team. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH location. Flexiable hybrid work schedule available, from Beachwood, OH.

Position Overview:

This person will lead and assist in integrated financial and operational audits using risk-based methodology focusing on enterprise risk, global centralized process, and key site controls to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, business processes, and procedures at Eaton operations. This person will also help set and ensure compliance with finance policy and internal control standards and act as a business partner. The candidate will work closely with operations and corporate functions. The candidate will provide accurate and timely reporting to senior management.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Working with the audit manager/senior manager, lead the development of the audit approach, scoping, scheduling, and guest auditor resourcing for internal audits performed throughout the year.
• Leads audits in accordance with the risk-based audit methodology to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, and procedures at Eaton operations.
• Lead internal control testing validations around the globe for key business processes. Perform on-site and off-site Business Operations, GFSS and Corporate control testing using internal control test plans and analytical procedures. Perform centralized validation procedures covering key financial balances.
• Prepares written audit findings and recommendations with root cause identified for discussion with management.
• Runs opening and closing meetings with local and senior management.
• Produces clear, concise, neat, accurate workpapers in AuditBoard (audit software) in a timely way.
• Track issue status and work closely with management to ensure timely remediation of issues. Reviews implemented management action plans.
• Serves as team member and participates in special projects, on an as needed basis.
• Maintains cultural awareness and works with professionalism in multicultural/multilingual environment in other countries.
• Actively participate in the initiatives of the department and support all new areas of development.
• Participate in internal control training and communication over balance sheet reviews, reconciliation procedures, guest validator training and new site audit preparation.

Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution required
• Minimum 3 years of progressive audit and/or process/internal control experience
• Minimum 1 year of audit supervisory experience.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates currently located within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood, OH will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship..

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive audit and/or process/internal control experience
• Experience using data analytic tools, robotic process automations, and ERPs preferred.
• Expertise on operational audit, regulatory compliance audit (government contract), enterprise risk management, ESG, etc. preferred.
• Financial auditing background & understanding of internal control theory
• Prior public accounting experience
• MBA or CPA or other equivalent certification is a plus..

Position Criteria:

• Proficient in accounting methods and applicable financial accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP
• Proficient in Internal Audit key concepts (risk-based audits, financial audits)
• Proven experience in performing and leading integrated audits, including identifying risks and weaknesses and developing audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks
• Significant exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting and public accounting
• Familiar with common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial systems such as Oracle and SAP
• Ability to identify risks, audit issues, internal control weaknesses and root cause and develop and present recommendations for improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make sound recommendations, and to articulate benefits / results to business unit goals. Ability to influence process improvement and suggest innovative process solutions
• Experience managing teams and driving results from individual team members
• Understands basic components of project management and can break down large tasks into smaller components
• Advanced organizational and time management skills and flexibility to anticipate and react to changes
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Multi-cultural awareness and experience beneficial
• Travel up to 50%, which could include international travel.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries.

Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030.

Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above.

Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: Corporate Sector

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time