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Senior Internal Auditor

Job in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53188, USA
Listing for: Generac Power Systems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we’ve turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.

Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Senior Internal Auditoris responsible for planning, executing, and leading internal audit and advisory engagements across a global manufacturing organization. The role provides independent, objective assurance and insight to improve operations, strengthen internal controls, and support risk management and governance processes.

This position plays a key role in:

  • Leading end-to-end audit engagements (risk assessment through reporting)
  • Supporting the organization’s SOX compliance program
  • Identifyingcontrol gaps, operational inefficiencies, and risk exposures
  • Collaborating with global business units and functional leaders

The Senior Internal Auditor also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and may audit staff.

Major Responsibilities

  • Audit Execution & Leadership
    • Lead audit planning, scoping, and risk assessment activities for assigned engagements
    • Develop and execute risk-based audit programs
    • Perform and/or oversee detailed testing of controls and transactions
    • Ensuretimelycompletion of audits
  • Reporting & Issue Management
    • Draft clear, concise audit findings, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations
    • Present results to management and support development of remediation plans
    • Track andvalidatecorrective actions
  • SOX Compliance & Internal Controls
    • Participate in annual SOX risk assessment and scoping
    • Execute and/or review SOX control testing and evaluate design and effectiveness
    • Support year-end reporting and coordination with external auditors
  • Advisory & Special Projects
    • Provide advisory support on business initiatives
    • Conduct targeted reviews, investigations, or data analytics projects
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement
    • Build effective relationships with global stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT
    • Support Audit Committee and senior leadership reporting as needed
    • Contribute to internal auditmethodologyenhancements and best practices
    • Mentor junior auditors

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or other relevant business discipline

Work Experience

  • 3 years of internal audit, public accounting, or relevant finance/accounting experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:
  • Internal controls frameworks (COSO)
  • SOX compliance requirements
  • Financial reporting and accounting principles

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

  • Ability to assess complex processes,identify risks, and evaluate control effectiveness
  • Strong data analysis capabilities with attention to detail
  • Critical thinking and professional skepticism

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to clearly articulate audit issues and recommendations to all levels of management
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Project Management & Leadership

  • Ability to manage multiple audits and priorities simultaneously
  • Experience leading audit engagements and providing direction to team members
  • Strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Certification / License

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant professional certification

Work Experience

  • Audit experience in public accounting or within a global manufacturing firm

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Familiarity with IIA Global…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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