Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

This role supports the Internal Audit (IA) Senior Manager and involves planning, executing, and communicating audit work. Responsibilities include partnering with business and IT leadership, assessing financial controls and compliance risks, and leading audit engagements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of identified audit projects in line with the audit plan.
• Assist the Manager and Director with planning and reporting activities.
• Build strong partnerships with business and IT leadership across all segments to strengthen Internal Audit’s impact and trust within the organization.
• Provide technical guidance to audit staff and client organization personnel regarding:
  • Financial controls
  • Compliance areas
  • Information systems
  • Technology architecture
  • Security
• Address significant business and IT risks through value-added audits and promote a control-oriented environment.
• Ensure effective and efficient cooperation with other professional service providers (co-source partners).
• Supervise, lead, and/or assist the audit team as required during audit engagements.
• Identify, clearly communicate, and escalate high-risk observations to appropriate levels of management.
• Adhere to budget goals, meet deadlines, and communicate difficulties in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Auditing, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of internal audit experience, preferably (but not limited to) the Manufacturing sector.
• Big 4 work experience is highly regarded.
• Relevant certifications preferred or with a goal to obtain in the future (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISSP, CISA).
• Familiarity with data analysis/data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Understanding of ERP systems—preferably Oracle.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.
• Open to both domestic and international travel.
• Ability to work as per US/European business hours during specific audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Service-focused mindset and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player comfortable working in a non-formal, non-hierarchical environment.
• Ability to execute under tight timelines during peak season.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Downers Grove, Illinois.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.