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Senior Internal Auditor

Job in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53188, USA
Listing for: generac
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Auditor Accountant, Financial Reporting
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 Auditor

is 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
  • Identifying control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and risk exposures
  • Collaborating with global business units and functional leaders
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
  • Ensure timely completion 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 and validate corrective 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 audit methodology enhancements 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)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • 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 Standards
  • Familiarity with IIA Global Standards
Familiarity with ERP systems
  • Familiarity with ERP systems
Experience with data analytics and/or AI software
  • Experience with data analytics and/or AI software
Familiarity or past experience with audit, SOX, or other GRC software platforms
  • Familiarity or past experience with audit, SOX, or other GRC software platforms
Familiarity with financial consolidation software
  • Familiarity with financial consolidation software
Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and supply chain processes
Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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