Corporate Internal Audit Manager

Description

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Internal Audit Manager to strengthen audit oversight and risk evaluation for a decentralized manufacturing organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role will guide internal audit activities, assess operational and financial controls, and provide meaningful insights to leadership on areas of risk and improvement. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in public accounting assurance work and understands the complexities of auditing manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the planning and execution of internal audit engagements across multiple business units within a decentralized manufacturing structure.

- Develop risk-based audit programs that evaluate financial, operational, and compliance controls and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Oversee the annual internal audit plan, ensuring priorities align with organizational risk exposure and business objectives.

- Present audit findings, recommendations, and progress updates to senior leadership and the audit committee with clear, actionable guidance.

- Assess enterprise and process-level risks by reviewing control effectiveness and recommending practical mitigation strategies.

- Coordinate follow-up activities to confirm remediation efforts are completed and control gaps are addressed in a timely manner.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen governance practices and promote consistency in internal audit standards across the organization.

Benefit :
Medical/Dental, 401k &  PTO

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Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.

- At least 5 years of public accounting experience focused on assurance engagements.

- Demonstrated experience auditing manufacturing clients is required.

- Strong knowledge of internal audit methodology, risk assessment, and audit program development.

- Experience supporting annual internal audit planning and interacting with audit committee stakeholders.

- Ability to evaluate controls in a decentralized operating environment and communicate findings effectively.

- Certification such as CPA, CIA, or a similar credential is a plus.

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