Manager-Internal Audit

Chicago, IL, United States

Job Description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Competitive Monthly Pay Period

Benefit Overview

Competitive complete benefits package Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Stock ownership plan (KSOP)

Tuition Reimbursement, Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves

Dependent care FSA, Basic Life, Transit benefit

Annual bonus for individual and company performance

Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter

Referral Bonus program

PPE provided.

Career Advancement and Development Opportunities

Join Our Team as a Manager-Internal Audit!

Are you passionate about Finance & Accounting ? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Internal Audit function. As a Manager-Internal Audit , you'll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Manager - Internal Audit is responsible for the planning and execution of S&C's global internal audits including audits of operations, finance and accounting, IT, and/or other identified risk areas in a private company, employee-owned environment. In addition to assurance engagements, the Manager - Internal Audit, will collaborate directly with the business in performing value add advisory services and engage with the senior leadership team and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, while also overseeing others.

Key Responsibilities:

Audit Planning: Manage the development and execution of the annual internal audit risk assessment and audit plan.

Audit Execution: Lead a team that conducts financial, operational, and compliance engagements in a timely and professional manner, providing high-quality deliverables such as audit reports, Audit Committee materials, and technical research.

Business Partnership: Work directly with the business, executive team, and Audit Committee in a private company, employee-owned environment, develop relationships and serve as a valued business advisor through collaboration with other functions (Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, IT, Cybersecurity, Product Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental, etc.) to drive enterprise-wide risk management and aligned assurance

Advisory Projects: Perform advisory/consulting work focused on value-added opportunities requested by the business and engage with the accounting team in an advisory capacity on the ongoing maintenance of the company's comprehensive internal control environment in accordance with the COSO framework.

Process Improvement : Review and assess processes and controls, providing recommendations to appropriately mitigate risk, including prevention and detection of fraud. Review implementation of agreed upon recommendations.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with third parties, including co-source partners and external audit firms.

Documentation: Review and manage content of internal audit materials, audit programs, workpapers, reports, and other internal audit documentation in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards.

Leadership & People Management: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team (internally and externally). Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&C's mission, vision, values and guiding principles. Manage departmental administrative team member processes, including but not limited to recruitment, induction, vacation management, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and workforce/succession planning. Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members and outside resources accountable to clear responsibilities and expectations, provide ongoing performance feedback, both positive and developmental, address performance gaps in a timely manner, recognize and reward achievements, and initiate decisions for corrective actions and terminations where required. Foster a culture that supports the growth and development of team members and proactively train, mentor and coach team members.

Budget Management: Oversee the internal audit budget ensuring accuracy and appropriate allocation of resources to maximize ROI and the achievement of departmental strategies and objectives. Approve expenditures for the achievement of operational goals, including equipment, materials, and maintenance.

Compliance : Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

What you'll Need To Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

6+ years of related experience and with a focus on internal auditing

Sound knowledge and working experience with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and the COSO framework.

Working knowledge of US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.

Ability to act as a role model in demonstrating the company's values and highest ethical standards while displaying leadership and professionalism.

Great communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially to executives, managers and team members. Communicate complex subjects, written and oral, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Rounded interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.

Great project management skills with a willingness to take ownership of projects, work independently, and lead project teams in a collaborative environment.

Sound organizational and time management skills with the ability to complete detail-oriented work efficiently and meet timelines.

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze complex financial and statistical data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues but also see the "big picture", and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.

Good change management skills with the ability to lead positive change throughout the organization.

Ability to travel periodically (0-15% annually), including internationally.

Preferred:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Experience with internal auditing at large multinational organizations.

Experience working within the manufacturing industry.

Proficiency in audit management software.

Familiarity with ERP systems, data analytics, robotic process automation and/or process mining is a plus.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].

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