Principal Auditor

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 4 May 2026.

The Principal Auditor is a recognized expert and individual contributor on the Corporate Audit team. The Principal Auditor leads the execution of strategic and high risk department projects, (audit, consulting, and administrative), with limited oversight from management. The Principal Auditor coaches and reviews the work of other professionals.

As a member of the Corporate Audit team, the Principal Auditor will contribute to Corporate Audit’s mission, which is to preserve and enhance shareholder value through the independent and objective identification and evaluation of risks, the assessment of the integrity and effectiveness of internal controls, and the evaluation and promotion of operational excellence across the global Medtronic enterprise.

• Lead significant, complex, and unique audit projects through all stages of the audit process (scoping, planning, fieldwork, and reporting).
• Exhibit strong advisory skills regarding complex global business risks and a clear understanding of risk-based auditing concepts, SOX 404 procedures, and testing strategies.
• Develop risk-based audit programs for new or emerging risks.
• Drive audit planning and scoping, tailor audit steps to the risk assessment, update management on project status, and coordinate project tasks.
• Communicate project purpose, scope and results to key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Execute individual work and oversee the work of others, while exhibiting an awareness and ability to connect work to department and business initiatives.
• Perform audit projects in accordance with department standard operating procedures, as well as International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Ensure all documentation evidences work performed in a complete, accurate and organized manner, demonstrates a complete understanding of the work performed, supports conclusions reached and complies with quality standards.
• Drive innovation to the audit process, technology, and department operations.
• Operate in an organized manner, including: maintaining an open items list, managing multiple projects, following up timely with business partners and others to move tasks along, and escalating issues and open items on a timely basis.
• Prepare meeting materials and lead meetings, as appropriate.
• Coach team members on general audit processes, technology, and department operations. Assist them in meeting their job requirements.
• Provide meaningful and constructive real-time feedback to team members.
• Understand the Medtronic business, analyze issues, and connect to strategic direction.
• Collaborate with others, develop self, and embrace diversity and inclusion.
• Understand impact on patient and customer, generate ideas, and embrace change.
• Set challenging goals, enable operational excellence, maintain accountability and model ethical behavior.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 + years of audit, financial, internal controls or relevant other experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Public Accounting (preferably Big
  4) experience
• Achievement (or working toward achievement) of professional certification, such as CPA, MBA, CIA, or, CMA.
• Skilled in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)
• Experience with internal control design and testing
• Fluent in English
• Strong professional acumen and verbal/written communication skills
• Solid critical thinking and analysis
  
  Ability to work independently, with moderate oversight, as well as collaboratively as part of team
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships through trust, respect, and high integrity
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in use of technology

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical…