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Sr Internal Auditor

James Hardie
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will work independently or as part of a team reporting to the Internal Audit Manager or Sr. Manager to plan, execute, and report upon advisory reviews and assurance audits, fraud investigations, special projects, and SOX. The Senior Internal Auditor will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency of the company’s financial and operational processes and internal controls. This position involves identifying risks, conducting audit testing procedures, and recommending improvements to enhance the company’s internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The Internal Audit function plays a crucial role within the organization to create value in everything we do through innovation and collaboration with our stakeholders. Our mission is to be an independent, objective, trusted partner and developer of talent, dedicated to providing world-class risk assurance and advisory services supporting James Hardie’s objectives. This is achieved through performing independent and objective evaluations of the organization’s risk management processes, effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies, and providing insights and advice to management on best practices and emerging risks. The Internal Audit function reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer.

What You’ll Do:

  • Plan Audits: Assist with the development of risk-based audit plans, including risk assessments, audit scope, objectives, and timelines.
  • Conduct Audits: Conduct walkthroughs independently and assist less experienced team members conduct walkthroughs. Apply appropriate sampling techniques and data analytics methods to perform audit testing procedures. Evaluate the relevance, sufficiency, and reliability of potential sources of audit evidence. Prepare high quality audit workpapers to document findings and the results of audit work.
  • Evaluate Internal Controls: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, identify weaknesses, and recommend improvements to mitigate risks. Review and test the control environment to ensure that it effectively ensures the reliability of financial reporting, safeguarding of company assets, compliance with applicable laws, regulations, SOX, and internal policies, and the efficiency and effectiveness of company operations.
  • Prepare Reports: Assist more experienced team members to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans for management. Identify the root causes of issues. Present findings to management in writing and verbally.
  • Perform Audit Follow-up: Follow up with management on open issues and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
  • Recommend Improvements: Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Support Strategy: Conduct ad-hoc projects to support the implementation of initiatives aimed to improve departmental processes.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • Years of Experience: Minimum two years of audit or accounting experience required with experience working in an Audit Senior role; Big 4 or public company experience preferred.
  • Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalents, a plus.
  • Industry Experience: Manufacturing and distribution experience preferred.
  • IA Experience: Experience applying knowledge of key internal control and internal audit concepts, such as audit fieldwork, sampling, data analytics, process mapping, audit follow-up, organizational governance, application of internal control frameworks, common business processes, financial concepts, SOX and accounting principles.
  • Tool Knowledge: Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and audit-related tools (e.g. ACL, Blackline, Teammate, AuditBoard) a plus.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $100,000 - $108,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

  • Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30 hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
  • 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
  • Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave
  • Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program. Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
  • Click here to learn more about our benefits

Apply now and come “home” to Hardie!

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Salary : $100,000 - $108,000

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