Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Position Description/Criteria

• Under the direction of the Senior Director, Compliance and Controls, incumbent is responsible for coordinating the annual audit plan over the corporate areas in scope, IT and the various manufacturing and distribution functions of[Company]  and its subsidiaries for the purpose of evaluating the reliability of financial reporting, the adequacy of internal controls over financial reporting and safeguarding of assets, and the degree of entity compliance with corporate or subsidiary policies and procedures.
• Manage and develop one manager and up to seven auditors in the areas of operations and compliance auditing to build a broad skill base and level of understanding of risks. Select, develop and motivate a capable team. Perform regular performance evaluations for all auditors. Actively recruit new auditors for open positions.
• Responsible for[c]  USG‘s [/C] compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (Section 404), including tracking exceptions identified through corporate and field testing and communicating results to the 404 Steering Committee.
• Prepare audit reports of observations, summarizing opportunities to improve processes and controls, and present results to management. Work with management to develop appropriate actions plans to address identified deficiencies.
• Provide periodic status updates to senior management, tracking status of implementation, progress made to date, control gaps identified and status of remediation activities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, MBA, CIA or advanced credentials preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of accounting/auditing experience (Big Four or mid-tier firm, auditing manufacturing clients) preferred. Knowledge of financial and operational processes. Working knowledge of the COSO framework of internal audit a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required. Strong leadership, supervisory, negotiation and decision-making skills required. Must be detail-oriented and a good decision maker. Strong team player, with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of products. Willingness to travel approximately 20-25%.
• Position midpoint may be adjusted based on candidate's experience.