Auditor

About the Company

Ace Hardware Corporation is one of the world's largest hardware cooperatives, supporting thousands of locally owned stores and serving customers through a wide range of retail, distribution, manufacturing, and business operations. Known for its strong culture and commitment to excellence, Ace empowers employees to make a meaningful impact while supporting communities across the United States and internationally.

About the Role

Ace Hardware is seeking an Internal Auditor to support financial and operational audit activities across corporate departments, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, subsidiaries, and business operations. This role plays an important part in evaluating risk management practices, strengthening internal controls, and supporting governance initiatives throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about identifying opportunities to improve processes, mitigate risks, and support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Risk Assessment

• Participate in financial and operational audit engagements.
• Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and risk management practices.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements.
• Assist with risk assessments and audit planning activities.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare audit documentation, findings, and reports.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and risks.
• Present audit observations and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

Compliance & Governance

• Evaluate compliance with company policies and operational procedures.
• Support governance and internal control initiatives.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing controls and processes.
• Assist with audit follow-up activities and issue resolution.

Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Build strong relationships with business partners and operational teams.
• Collaborate with management to understand business risks and objectives.
• Provide timely project updates and audit status reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, or Business Operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating financial and operational controls.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, or retail operations.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Experience utilizing data analytics tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA.
• MBA or other advanced business degree.
• Experience developing risk-based audit reports and recommendations.

Compensation

Salary Range: $66,000 – $82,600 per year

Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Benefits

• Performance Incentive Opportunities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Work Location

• Oak Brook, Illinois
• Onsite Position
• Full-Time Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to maintaining fair and consistent hiring practices.

If you are passionate about risk management, internal controls, compliance, and business improvement, we encourage you to apply.