The Audit Manager is responsible for executing and leading financial and operational audits as well as special projects under the direction of the Vice President Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management. This candidate will be proficient in performing process-based audits based on assessment of risks and controls with the assistance of the management team. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others, including the ability to influence, collaborate, advise, persuade, mediate, and confront difficult issues. We continuously look for ways to improve our audit and risk management processes and leverage technology to maximize our impact. Our success is measured by the amount of internal control improvement, risk mitigation, and overall positive change that we drive across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as a strong work ethic. High performing individuals will have the opportunity to grow their careers within the organization. This position is based in Shelton, CT.
A Day In The Life
The Audit Manager will:
- Collaborate with operational and financial professionals to assess business operations and company-wide processes to improve the overall control environment.
- Use a risk-based approach to develop procedures and lead audits across the company, including first time and new acquisition audits.
- Lead financial and operational internal audits, consulting and special projects.
- Conduct planning, fieldwork, and reporting procedures remotely and onsite for US based and international locations.
- Prepare audit reports and work papers in accordance with department guidelines.
- Demonstrate a confident and effective communication style, both written and spoken, that establishes credibility and facilitates clear understanding of audit issues and influences change where appropriate.
- Coach, train, and develop guest auditors.
- Identify ways where the audit function can positively impact the business.
- Contribute to regular staff meetings and improving monthly KPI's including audit report timeliness.
- Advise all levels of management on findings and potential opportunities to improve controls and processes.
- Provide additional help and guidance to the business on an advisory basis.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Strong interest in working both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor, team player and project manager.
- Having advanced proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written, and presentation, with the ability to communicate effectively within various levels of the company including senior level management.
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tolerance for uncertainty, and ability to be agile and adaptable.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and resources effectively.
- Display a high standard of ethics and professionalism.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally (annual about 20%).
- Knowledge of including SAP, Onestream and Teammate+ Audit Software is highly desirable.
- Three to five years’ experience in an internal or external audit or financial role.
- Experience auditing in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- CIA, CPA and prior Big 4 experience a plus.
- Other languages (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin).
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