CAS Operations Manager

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world‑class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.

As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit

• Supports CAE in maintaining compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), including but not limited to:
  Compliance with Mandate, IA Strategic Plan, Board oversight and communications, Annual Audit Plan, Resource Requirements, Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and EQA.
• Leads the annual and continuous risk assessment process in coordination with Enterprise Risk Management, the Sarbanes‑Oxley IA Team and Corporate Compliance organizations for overall business processes.
• Maintains the audit universe, develops the draft audit plan for Leadership Team review, drafts an annual resource forecast, and advises on audit coverage by monitoring the Company’s and general business environment.
• Develops audit plan, monitors compliance and execution of the plan, including resource requirements (FTE’s and Expense), IT resources and scheduling.
• Maintains CAS budget and monthly completes analysis of budget vs actual, developed KPI’s or other cost measure/leading indicators with presentation to CAS LT.
• Leads the Program Office of the Corporate Audit Council building relationships with each member organization and tracking and coordinating the company compliance and assurance services.
• Performs annually the quality assurance self‑assessment review and coordinates the external quality review required every five years.
• Performs a periodic review of the department’s policies and procedures, including the IA Charter to accomplish board mandate to CAS.
• Advises the CAE and/or the CAS LT according to departmental guidelines and potential improvements to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
• Coach new hires and share process knowledge and key learnings with other CAS employees (train/mentor), including developing and driving the CAS guest auditor program.
• Performs special projects and investigations as assigned.

• Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, listening and interviewing
• Attention to detail while having ability to embrace and execute on the CAS Strategic Vision
• Ability to exhibit leadership and work well in a team environment, including holding peers and supervisor accountable to standards and policies
• COSO, IIA Standards
• Strong time management, organization, analytical skills and problem solving
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI
• SAP experience
• Audit Board experience or other IA platforms
• Seeing the big picture to coordinate company risk assessments and coverage with IA

• Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Business Administration with a degree in Accounting
  • Computer Science, IT
  • Other field that provides depth to the CAS group
• Advanced Degree Desirable
  • MBA or MACC
• 3 years audit experience and/or audit leadership required, 3+ years is preferred
• Strong business acumen required. Larger understanding and ability to see the big picture
• Certification highly desirable including:
  Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.