Internal Audit Manager

The Opportunity

• Leadership Role with Impact: Lead a small team of internal auditors, driving critical audit initiatives for a Fortune global manufacturer with a diverse portfolio of market-leading products.
• Strategic Influence: Serve as an essential resource to senior management, across corporate and segment levels.
• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work arrangement with 2-3 days per week in the office at company headquarters and the option to work remotely on other days, with moderate travel (up to 20%).
• Professional Growth: Leverage opportunities to enhance leadership expertise while collaborating with external auditors and internal business leadership.
• Global Reach: Engage with a multinational organization operating in 159 countries.

What You'll Do

• Manage Audit Operations: Lead audit teams in the execution of financial and internal control audits at the majority of the Company’s large subsidiaries in support of Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting as well as specific scope financial statement audits at certain of the Company’s smaller worldwide locations. Oversee day-to-day financial and internal control audit activities, including evaluating control design, testing operating effectiveness of key internal controls, and performing substantive testing of financial statement accounts and processes.
• Train and Supervise Audit Staff: Lead, mentor, and oversee Staff and Senior Auditors to ensure effective, efficient execution of audits and adherence to internal methodologies.
• Provide Internal Control Training: Deliver targeted training and reinforcement to financial managers worldwide on expectations within the Company’s internal control framework.
• Communicate with Local Management: Engage with local financial leadership to clarify audit documentation requests, outline procedures performed, and share results in a clear, actionable manner. Though the degree will vary with every audit, this position will have contact with employees in the worldwide finance function, including Segment-level Chief Financial Officers and Controllers
• Report to Senior Leadership: Provide timely status updates to the Senior Director of Internal Audit regarding audit findings, staffing issues, and concerns with local management.
• Coordinate with External Auditors: Deliver workpapers to external auditors within agreed deadlines, respond promptly to review comments, and maintain open communication to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Perform Audit Follow-Up: Conduct follow-up testing and discussions to confirm that agreed-upon corrective actions have been implemented effectively.
• Respond to Internal Requests: Address internal inquiries for support or assistance promptly and professionally, maintaining strong internal relationships.
• Monitor Regulatory Compliance: Stay current on relevant laws, rules, and regulations issued by applicable agencies to ensure the Company remains in compliance.
• Maintain Professional Competency: Actively participate in professional organizations and complete relevant internal and external training to enhance audit expertise and industry knowledge.

The Profile

• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in financial and internal controls audit (internal or external) including at least 3 years in the manufacturing/industrials sector. Experience with AuditBoard is very helpful.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor preferred. Willingness to obtain certification if not already certified.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, manage and develop a team. Must possess proven interpersonal and people development skills to ensure your team functions effectively and efficiently, and team members continue to grow their skills and effectiveness.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills are essential to managing multiple projects with msall teams including delegation and deadlines. PMP or other designation helpful.
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaboration: Adept at building strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including leadership, corporate functions, and external auditors. This requires good emotional maturity and intelligence in dealing with many different types of stakeholder.
• Personal Attributes: Positive attitude, self-sufficient, collaborative, and proactive in driving continuous improvement; comfortable working in small teams and traveling moderately (15-20%).
• Strategic Mindset: Balance respect for existing processes with a drive to innovate and optimize audit practices, knowing when to escalate issues or seek support.