Audit Manager

Position Summary

Manage the annual internal audit plan for the Americas region, including the supervision of audit staff, planning and scoping of audits, managing fieldwork, workpaper review, and developing audit reports for Executive Management. Objectives include adding value to the organization, strengthening and promoting a strong system of internal control, acting as a subject matter expert advisor to the business, identifying and promoting best practices/process improvements, delivering quality work products, reinforcing strong ethics/discipline, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements/company policy, and modeling professional integrity.

Position reports to the Director of Internal Audit for the Americas Region.

• Planning of internal audits including timing, location risk assessment / audit scope and audit program
• Manage the audit program for each audit to completion according to audit methodology allocating audit work to staff efficiently
• Review and preparation of audit work papers to ensure completeness and accuracy of testing and test conclusion
• Assist in the coordination and management of external service providers and external audit (as needed)
• Prepare internal audit reports and other communications as necessary for Executive Management and auditees ensuring high quality, value-added content and material
• As needed, support the development and distribution of risk, audit and internal control trainings and guidance for finance and operational personnel
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the audit team, finance and operational leaders, ensuring integrity, open communication, confidentiality where needed and ethical behavior
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Competent in internal control / audit based regulatory (e.g., public company) requirements and frameworks (e.g., COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley Act)
• Proficient understanding of Audit and Accounting Standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, GAAS)
• Absolute confidentiality
• Problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to interface confidently with all departments and units
• Self-motivated, flexible and detail oriented and able to work with minimal direction
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, database applications, etc.)
• Information systems auditing program experience a plus
• Regular and dependable attendance

• Minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience encompassing:
• External / internal audit (financial, internal controls, etc.)
• Corporate accounting and executive management reporting, presentations, etc.
• IFRS, GAAP, local statutory accounting requirements
• Supervisory / team management
• International experience
• Public company financial reporting

Auburn Hills, MI

• Driver's license
• Valid passport
• CPA certification a plus but not required

• Domestic and international travel as required (approximately 20% depending on candidate’s project management skills)
• Ability to work at a personal computer, or be on manufacturing floors, for extended periods of time

• Ability to travel (domestic and international)
• Works within an automotive component manufacturing office setting and may be exposed to heat, cold and fumes/chemicals

A complete knowledge of accounting and audit principles and practices as gained by completion of a bachelor’s degree with strong emphasis on Auditing, Accounting and Business.