Staff auditor, Financial Compliance

Job-:
Audit

Location:

Avon Lake, OH, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
The Staff Auditor is an opportunity for a curious, detail-oriented professional who wants to build a strong foundation in internal audit, controls, risk management, and business process improvement within a global manufacturing organization. This role supports global financial and Sarbanes-Oxley audit activities while gaining exposure to business leaders, corporate functions, and operations across the  this role, you will perform audit procedures, evaluate internal controls, analyze data, document results, and help translate findings into practical recommendations that strengthen Avient’s control environment and support continuous improvement.

You will also have opportunities to contribute to operational and risk-based audits, advisory projects, due diligence activities, and data analytics initiatives that provide meaningful insights to the business. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning how businesses operate, working collaboratively across functions, and developing technical audit skills in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, or a related business field required.
1+ years of accounting, finance, audit, internal controls, data analytics, or related experience preferred; relevant internship, co-op, or project experience will be considered.

Experience with internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial controls, public accounting, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Exposure to global business processes, financial reporting, business process controls, or enterprise systems preferred.

One or more professional certifications or progress toward certification preferred, including CPA, CIA, CFE, or CMA.Additional Qualifications Strong interest in internal audit, risk management, financial controls, business process improvement, and data-driven problem solving.

Foundational understanding of financial business processes, accounting principles, internal controls, and control documentation.

Ability to think critically, ask thoughtful questions, evaluate information objectively, and connect details to broader business risks and opportunities.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with financial, operational, and process data; experience with data analytics tools preferred.

Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning systems preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely for a variety of audiences.

Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Collaborative, customer-focused approach with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions, geographies, and levels of the organization.

High degree of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

Self-motivated learner who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values empowerment, continuous improvement, and professional development.#CA-MMResponsibilities

Essential Functions Support and, as experience develops, lead internal audit projects as part of Avient’s annual risk-based internal audit plan, including planning, scoping, execution, documentation, and reporting.

Perform internal control assessments of Avient’s global financial processes, including identifying key controls, evaluating control design, testing operating effectiveness, and documenting results in accordance with audit standards.

Execute Sarbanes-Oxley audit procedures and support…