Senior Internal Auditor
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![]() United States, Illinois, Sycamore | |
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IDEAL Industries, Inc. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day. IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry's most innovative and trusted tools. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. This role will focus on evaluating and testing business process, IT and operational controls, and providing recommendations to strengthen the company's risk management, compliance, and internal control environment. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of public accounting experience and industry expertise, with strong analytical skills to support continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Essential Job Functions * Plan, execute, and report on internal audits of business processes, IT systems, and operational activities. * Perform testing of internal controls (including SOX-like controls, if applicable) to assess design and operating effectiveness. * Evaluate the adequacy of risk management, governance, and internal control processes. * Identify opportunities for process improvement and provide practical, value-added recommendations to management. * Partner with business process owners to understand workflows and advise on control enhancements. * Support IT audit activities, including system access controls, change management, and general IT controls. * Assist with special projects, investigations, and ad hoc reviews as needed. * Prepare clear, well-documented workpapers and audit reports for management review. * Stay current on emerging risks, regulations, and best practices relevant to the manufacturing industry. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field. * 3-6+ years of internal audit or external audit experience (for Senior); 6+ for manager; public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) strongly preferred. * Experience auditing business processes and IT general controls required. * Professional certification(s) preferred (CPA, CIA, CISA, or progress toward). * Strong understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and process documentation. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Experience in manufacturing or similar industry * A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Risk assessment and internal control evaluation * Audit execution for ITGC, application controls, and business processes * Data analysis using audit tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) * Process mapping and documentation * Change management and access control review * ERP systems familiarity * Audit planning, scoping, and time management * Clear and concise report writing * Presentation and communication skills * Stakeholder engagement and interviewing * Collaboration and conflict resolution The expected annual salary for this position is between $108,120.00 and $145,696.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience. IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:
IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:
IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek's Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com Please review IDEAL Industries' Privacy Notices here: https://idealindustries.com/content/dam/corporate/legal/IDEAL-Applicant-and-Candidate-Privacy+CA-Notice-2023.pdf. By continuing, you acknowledge reviewing and understanding these notices. |