Sr Corporate Auditor

Job Overview

Daikin Applied is the world’s largest HVAC company, seeking a Senior Corporate Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. The role involves planning, coordinating, and executing risk‑based internal audits, advisory engagements, special projects, and enterprise risk assessments in line with the annual audit plan. The Auditor will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

This position also plays a key role in administering the Daikin Applied J‑SOX program, including separate evaluation testing and supporting management reporting.

Location:

Plymouth, MN – Hybrid, 4 days in‑office

• Lead financial, operational and compliance audits and special projects within the defined scope and budget.
• Plan, execute, and communicate results of Service Branch Audits and Parts Store Audits.
• Assist in developing the annual audit plan and design audit programs, determining scope, objectives and test procedures.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, making value‑added recommendations to improve the control environment.
• Effectively document work papers to support findings and conclusions, and clearly communicate results in audit reports to management.
• Ensure fulfillment of approved audit‑report recommendations.
• Facilitate the external audit and internal J‑SOX certification process, coordinating with external auditors and the DIL internal audit team.
• Develop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of company operations and establish effective business relationships.
• Assist management in understanding and adapting internal control principles.
• Document and actively participate in the development of audit procedures and the preparation of noted concerns for audit reports.
• Execute an efficient audit approach as defined by internal audit management, ensuring all work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare and analyze audit data using computer‑aided audit tools.
• Perform all assigned audit duties in a manner that reflects the highest professional standards and ethics and complies with corporate guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 3‑5 years of internal or external auditing experience in a manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field.
• Experience with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) or Japanese Sarbanes‑Oxley (JSOX) required.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE credentials preferred.
• CISA designation considered a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of business processes, risks, controls, best practices and related auditing techniques.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in low‑standardization environments.
• Working knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Accounting and Internet software.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Oracle software.
• Knowledge of continuous process improvement or lean concepts is a plus.

• Multiple medical insurance plan options, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions: 100% match on the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
• Company‑provided life insurance; optional employee‑paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 3weeks of paid time off for new employees and 11 company‑paid holidays.
• Vacation accrues monthly (or per applicable law).
• Paid sick time per federal, state and local law.
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6months of continuous service.

Salary range: $80,400 – $136,800 (Minnesota). Base pay will depend on skills, qualifications, experience and location.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.