Sr. Internal Auditor

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Department: Corporate Internal Audit

Location: Remote within U.S. or Mesquite, TX/Louisville, KY

Reports To: Internal Audit Sr. Manager

Canadian Solar is looking for a full‑time Senior Internal Auditor to join our growing team. The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for auditing, conducting business process reviews, and supporting business initiatives across the organization. The position will provide an opportunity to contribute to the organization’s control environment and gain a broad perspective across the company through various assignments ranging from special projects to supporting audit engagements in a dynamic setting.

• Participate in operational projects and SOX compliance efforts.
• Conduct audit projects within time, budget, and deadlines.
• Participate in comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to each assignment to ensure identification and response to potential business or reporting risks.
• Perform audit test work and prepare adequate and sufficient audit documentation in accordance with prescribed methodology.
• Work with Audit Manager to tailor detailed risk‑based audit programs.
• Participate in preparing audit reports with clearly presented recommendations and agreement with responsible management.
• Review and report on the status of action plans to implement internal control improvements derived from audit projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent;
  Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Professional Accounting or Auditing Designation (CPA or CIA), a plus.
• 3‑5 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, and control frameworks preferably in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Construction environment.
• MNC exposure or Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, guidelines & procedures, risk assessment and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Demonstrated time management skills to meet deadlines as well as flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with SOX 404 audit methodology and documentation standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including ability to present information to various audiences in formal and informal settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with people at all levels and facilitate implementation of corrective action.
• Strong customer focus with ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• General understanding of IT concepts (ITGC, Application controls) is a valued advantage.

• Strong preference given to candidates with manufacturing experience.
• Preference given to candidates based in or willing to relocate to either Mesquite, TX or Louisville, KY near our manufacturing facility.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 30%. If remote, willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 40%.

Canadian Solar offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) retirement plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days.

Canadian Solar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.