Sr Internal Auditor

Company: Challenge Mfg. Company
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Who We Are:Challenge Manufacturing is a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier to a growing portfolio of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers. Since 1981, Challenge Manufacturing has grown from a very small shop in Walker, Michigan to 12 locations across North America with 4,000 team members supported by 1,500 industrial robots.What Makes Us Different?Challenge Manufacturing is an employee-owned company and is currently ranked in the top 50 largest employee-owned companies in North America. Being an employee-owned company enables the Company to maintain a collaborative and teamwork-oriented work culture. Additionally, over time as the company grows, employees will share in that upside financially through ESOP retirement benefits.Challenge is !Position Summary:We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor who wants to be a part of a Corporate Internal Audit Department still considered to be in a developmental stage for a rapidly growing company. The role involves reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Corporate Internal Audit and working closely with department executives and the Chief Executive Officer. The ideal candidate will have proven experience identifying critical risk and a strong ability in providing solutions leading to operational performance enhancements. This is a position that requires an ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment, have excellent research and analysis skills, and be able to effectively communicate across business levels.Responsibilities:Participate in special projects or ad-hoc assignments as assigned by the Senior Manager of Corporate Internal AuditWorking closely with legal, will perform fraud investigations and other special projects focused on compliance with human resource requirements, ethics, and securityUsing a combination of data analytics and knowledge from working closely with key stakeholders and executive management, design and implement controls to reduce identified risksDevelop and map process flows and controls to understand their impact on downstream processes, reporting, and metricsPlanning and executing audits which include reviews of new and enhanced system implementations, process modifications, and compliance and conformance capabilitiesCreate and manage effective remediation plans in response to audit discoveriesAssist in planning a comprehensive yet agile, risk-based, internal audit planPerform reporting which provides root cause analysis and solutions to managementStay up to date with changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices to ensure audit activities remain relevant and effectiveRequirements:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field1-3 years of experience in internal auditing or related position, preferably in manufacturingGood understanding of internal controls, risk management, and complianceKnowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory management, and cost accounting preferredDemonstrated knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley requirements a plus but not requiredSelf-motivated and solution focusedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient with Microsoft Office Word and PowerPointAdvanced Excel skills requiredProfessional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or other relevant certifications are preferred but not requiredBenefits We Offer:We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

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