Internal Audit Manager

Are you looking for a path to a Controllership position via internal audit?Our client, a global industrial organization with a storied history and a great future is looking for a high potential Internal Audit Manager. The audits are financially focused and the position is geared towards grooming future leaders of the company, with a likely path into financial leadership or a Controller position in the organization.What are people saying about this company?“Extremely profitable and successful, growing each year"“Great company culture, amazing people to work with, Great benefits, and competitive package.”“Up to speed on newest technologies and great ESG awareness"Title: Internal Audit ManagerLocation: New Haven County, CT - HybridSalary: $100,000 - $140,000 +BonusKey Responsibilities:Work closed with the VP Internal Audit in developing an integrated, value-adding audit function, and in executing the internal audit plan.Oversight of individual audit engagements including financial, operational audit and SOX testing in Americas and Europe region including planning, performing and analyzing audit results using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high-risk areas, and review of both operational and financial controls.Assist the Director to create fraud risk assessments to ensure testing is performed in the appropriate locations.Understand potential risk in processes and transactions relating to each business unitDesign risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are achieved (i.e., integrity and reliability of information, process efficiency and effectiveness, safeguarding of assets, compliance with laws, regulation, policies and procedures)Interact with local staff (whether internal and/or co-sourced) and management at all levels to understand the business.Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management teamsIdentify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk-based audit proceduresDay-to-day supervision of other auditors and staff in support of specific engagementsEnsure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusionsPrepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that riskEvaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local managementManage the audit findings log to ensure appropriate Internal Audit follow-up with management to ensure management action plans are implemented satisfactory. Escalate discrepancies directly with Group and/or Corporate management to determine the reasonableness and appropriateness of remediation plans.Assist in building and maintaining a partner relationship with management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of internal controlReview the compliance with applicable Laws and RegulationsCoach, develop and support Internal Audit staffSupports the Director in certain administrative capacities such as the departmental budgetSpecial projects like due diligence, acquisition integration, rationalization studies, and process improvement initiativesAct as finance controller on a temporary basis in our facilities when necessaryQualifications:Approximately 5 - 10 years of experience in Big 4 public accounting and/or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.CPA or CIA requiredAbility to lead complex global internal audit engagementsAbility to research and conclude on accounting issues. and multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root case of issues; and partner with others to drive solutions.Ability to travel, approximately 25%. Mostly domestic with some International