Senior Internal Auditor- Internal Audit AMERICAS
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LocationPlymouth, MI
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience4+ yrs
DepartmentInternal Audit
Company size10,000+ people
First seenSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 4 years in internal or external audit, risk, controls, compliance, or related discipline, including leadership of complex engagements
Strong manufacturing experience
Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, financial and operational processes, and risk-based auditing
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, interviewing, documentation, and business writing skills
Working knowledge of ERP systems
Fluent English required
CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent preferred
Automotive, global or multicultural organization experience preferred
Big Four or comparable public accounting experience is a plus
SAP and QAD strongly preferred
Experience with Optro, Workiva, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI, data extraction, analytics, and visualization preferred
Spanish or Portuguese is a plus
Skills
SAP
QAD
Optro
Workiva
Microsoft Excel
PowerPoint
Power BI
data extraction tools
analytics tools
visualization tools
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
Leads and executes complex, risk-based internal audits across the Americas, with support for global assignments as required. Evaluates financial, operational, compliance, and SOX-related processes; identifies control and process improvement opportunities; and develops practical, business-focused recommendations. Builds effective relationships in a multicultural manufacturing environment while maintaining independence, objectivity, sound judgment, and high ethical standards.
Core Responsibilities
Engagement Planning & Execution
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Lead audits from risk assessment and scope development through fieldwork, issue validation, reporting, and closeout.
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Execute financial, operational, compliance, and SOX reviews in accordance with IA methodology, professional standards, and approved timelines.
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Perform walkthroughs, control design and operating effectiveness testing, data analysis, root cause evaluation, and evidence review.
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Maintain complete, accurate, review-ready workpapers and promptly escalate significant risks, limitations, failures, or delays.
Risk, Controls & Business Insight
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Assess governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
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Identify emerging risks, recurring control themes, and opportunities to improve accountability, compliance, efficiency, and financial reporting.
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Apply professional skepticism and business judgment; use analytics and visualization to expand coverage and identify anomalies.
Reporting, Remediation & Follow-Up
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Draft clear, fact-based observations covering condition, criteria, cause, risk or impact, and actionable recommendations.
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Present results and risk themes with executive-level clarity; align facts with process owners while preserving IA independence.
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Coordinate practical corrective actions, owners, and target dates; evaluate remediation evidence and escalate overdue or insufficient actions.
Collaboration & Team Contribution
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Collaborate across Finance, Operations, Compliance, IT, Legal, regional and global IA, external audit, and subject matter specialists.
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Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing without direct people-management responsibility unless formally assigned.
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Contribute to annual risk assessment, audit planning, methodology and quality initiatives, and reusable tools and analytics.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
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CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent preferred; active progress toward certification is valued.
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Minimum 4 years in internal or external audit, risk, controls, compliance, or related discipline, including leadership of complex engagements.
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Strong manufacturing experience; automotive, global or multicultural organization experience preferred.
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Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal control frameworks, financial and operational processes, and risk-based auditing.
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Big Four or comparable public accounting experience is a plus.
Key Skills
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Advanced analytical, problem-solving, interviewing, documentation, and business writing skills.
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Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP and QAD strongly preferred.
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Experience with Optro, Workiva, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Power BI, data extraction, analytics, and visualization preferred.
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Fluent English required; Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
Travel Requirements
Up to 20% domestic and international travel, primarily to manufacturing and business locations across the United States, Mexico, and South America.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI