Senior Internal Auditor

Graham Packaging is a global leader in innovative, sustainable plastic packaging solutions serving the food, beverage, automotive, and healthcare industries. With a commitment to safety, quality, and environmental responsibility, Graham designs products that help customers deliver their goods efficiently and responsibly. Our teams operate across North America, Mexico, Europe, and South America, striving every day to improve the way packaging protects products and supports modern life.

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor is a key contributor to the Internal Audit function, responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on a variety of audits across Graham Packaging’s global operations. This role performs risk-based process, financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate internal controls, identify improvement opportunities, and support organizational risk management. This position reports directly to the Manager of Internal Audit.

The Internal Audit Department utilizes Workiva GRC as its audit management and documentation platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute risk-based audits, including process, financial, operational, and compliance engagements.
• Perform walkthroughs, assess control design, and test operating effectiveness.
• Evaluate business processes for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with policies and standards.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports summarizing findings, root causes, and recommendations.
• Work with management to develop practical, risk-appropriate remediation plans.
• Maintain audit workpapers within Workiva GRC in accordance with departmental standards.
• Assist in annual risk assessment activities and development of the audit plan.
• Support ad-hoc investigations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders while maintaining professional independence.
• Work closely with our external auditors to help support the year-end financial statement audit.

Travel Requirements

• 30–50% travel from March through October, including domestic and potential international travel.
• Local travel during the remaining months.
• This position reports directly to the Manager of Internal Audit and currently operates on a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit methodologies, and risk evaluation.
• Experience with GRC or audit management tools; Workiva preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.