["Senior Internal Auditor","Senior Internal Auditor"]

Senior Internal Auditor

The Senior Internal Auditor leads complex internal audits and the end-to-end SOX program across global operations. Partners with management and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX, regulatory requirements, and company policies while delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness. Reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Global SOX Compliance.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, quality assurance, remediation monitoring, and management reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines, evidence, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps, ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure of issues.
• Review Section 302 certifications, identify themes/gaps, and support remediation plans.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation (RCMs, test procedures, templates) and administer Workiva (dashboards, issues, reporting).
• Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
• Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.

• Execute functional, site, and specialized audits across planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with company policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results to stakeholders at all levels and track timely, sustainable remediation of findings.

• Build strong relationships with leaders; position Internal Audit as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks; embed leading practices.
• Up to ~20% domestic/international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred; CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, PCAOB, IIA Standards, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Experience in global and/or manufacturing environments preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to translate complex issues for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP, Hyperion, QAD, Workiva, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; high ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Self-directed, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

PRIMARY LOCATION Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI