Internal Audit Supervisor

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor. Relocation assistance is provided for this role and it will be based out of our Raleigh, NC location.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 – $143,000 per year. Salary information is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Primary Function:
Eaton Corporation has an opening for an Internal Audit Supervisor within the Global Internal Audit function. This position is based in Raleigh, NC with a flexible hybrid work schedule. The Internal Audit Supervisor is responsible for leading, supervising, and executing integrated financial and operational audits using a risk-based methodology. This role focuses on enterprise risks, global processes, and key site controls to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, business processes, and procedures across global operations.

This position partners with operations and corporate functions, supports compliance with finance policies and internal control standards, and delivers accurate, timely reporting to senior management.

Essential Functions:

• Lead audit planning activities including scope, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource coordination in partnership with audit leadership.
• Supervise and execute audits in accordance with a risk-based audit methodology, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Direct global internal control testing and validation procedures across business processes, including on-site and remote audit execution.
• Perform testing of financial balances and centralized processes using established test plans and analytical procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise audit findings with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations for management review.
• Lead audit opening and closing meetings with site and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely completion of high-quality audit documentation and work papers within audit systems (e.g., Audit Board).
• Monitor remediation of audit issues and review management action plans for effectiveness and sustainability.
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives, including new audit areas and process improvements.
• Deliver internal control training and support audit readiness initiatives, including balance sheet reviews and reconciliation procedures.
• Assist in development and execution of data analytics and continuous monitoring capabilities within the audit function.
• Support coordination with external auditors and maintain strong working relationships.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive audit and/or process/internal control experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of audit supervisory experience
• Proficient in operating in a global business environment, utilizing the English language
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future

Preferred:

• Experience using data analytic tools, automation, or continuous monitoring tools
• Expertise in operational audit, regulatory compliance audit (government contract), enterprise risk management, ESG, etc.
• Financial auditing background & understanding of internal control theory
• Prior public accounting experience
• MBA or CPA or other equivalent certification is a plus

Position Criteria:

• Proficient in accounting methods and applicable financial accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP
• Proficient in Internal Audit concepts (risk-based audits, financial audits)
• Experience in performing and leading integrated audits, including identifying risks and weaknesses and developing audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Significant exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting and public accounting
• Familiar with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle and SAP
• Ability to identify risks, audit issues, internal control weaknesses and root cause; develop and present improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence process…