Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Important company located in Greeley,CO is looking for aInternal Audit Manager.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: Reporting to the Global Head of Audit & SOX, the U.S. Internal Audit Manager will be based in Greeley, Colorado and will be primarily responsible for maintaining the SOX audit programs for the corporation, as well conducting internal audits as other duties. Internal Audit is seen as a value adding business function and has a fantastic reputation for providing Management with comprehensive oversight of the key risks the business is facing. Building strong relationships with the executive/management teams and the business leaders is key to success in this position. Similarly, building strong ties and continuous alignment with external audit is essential. Strong commitment to and demonstration of Company values is required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Internal Audit team US operations. This includes supervising a team of internal auditors, assisting with scoping, executing walkthroughs and review testing of key financial reporting and disclosure controls, remediation testing, deficiency analysis and reporting. This position may be expected to support international audit operations as well
• Work closely with SOX business partners and provide status updates and related reporting
• Work closely and collaboratively with external auditors to align approach to maintain high reliance on Internal Audit's work
• Perform, review, and manage risk-based operational and financial audits
• Collaborate with management to develop appropriate action plans, as needed
• Present audit results to all levels in the organization, and follow up with management on previous audit findings to assure action plans have been completed
• Prepare a risk-based Annual Audit Plan in conjunction with the Head of Global Internal Audit Team
• Oversee the preparation and update of the SOX risk assessment for the companybusinesses
• Perform special assignments or advisory support work on occasion
• Keep abreast of changes in auditing and accounting professional standards, as well as regulatory standards
• Coach, train, and develop 4-5 direct reports, and support in the development of auditors from other regions
• Assist the Global Head of Audit in preparation of Audit Committee documentation
• Quarterly monitoring and reporting on performance against department budget
• Up to 30% travel (mostly continental but opportunity for some international travel)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting preferred
• 7-10 years of audit experience
• Ideal candidate would hold a CPA or CIA certification
• Comprehensive and proven knowledge of SOX, including 1st year implementations, assessing control design, control creation/editing; completeness and accuracy of data; periodic status reporting to management; collaboration/planning with external auditors for reliance testing; etc.
• Good knowledge of Internal Audit operations and general business operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of management
• Proven ability to collaborate with varied stakeholders
• Good coaching skills, working in cross-functional teams, and providing value added insights
• IFRS and US GAAP strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and applications
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• SAP experience preferred
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;