Internal Audit Manager

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

Reporting to the Audit Sr. Manager, the Audit Manager is a key role within the Internal Audit group. The role has broad input and influence over the integrated risk assessment process, audit planning and execution globally, and manages reporting of audit results to various levels of the organization including senior management. This individual must have a strong audit or finance background coupled with the ability to lead and develop a top-tier team. This individual will partner closely with audit leadership and management to prioritize projects, create annual audit plans, and lead execution of global audits and projects. This position will also assist in developing a comprehensive risk assessment and a targeted audit plan as well as defining and overseeing responses for top risks identified within the Company. The annual audit plan includes SOX control assessment for ICFR, compliance audits, operational audits, and various advisory projects throughout the year.

• Provide high-quality, professional day-to-day oversight of internal audit engagements and projects (e.g. SOX control testing, operational reviews, compliance audits, advisory projects) in line with internal practices.
• Assist in developing audit programs, work papers, and reports
• Review audit programs, work papers, and reports
• Ensure that Internal Audit's risk assessment process is comprehensive, aligned and coordinated with key business risks and management stakeholders.
• Assist Audit Leadership with communication to Audit Committee of Internal Audit's assessment of Company's internal control structure.
• Coordinate and prioritize with audit and senior leadership teams on staffing and audit plan requirements.
• Play a key role in the creation of the annual audit plan, lead the audit process and allocate resources.
• Ensure focus of audit fieldwork is on high risk areas and that recommendations and practical and "value-add". Communicate audit results to management, including root cause and recommended improvements. Ensure adequate action plans are in place to address audit issues.
• Develop strong, professional and independent relationships with the senior leaders of the company's businesses.
• Ensure thorough and independent audits focused on evaluation of internal control design and effectiveness, accuracy and completeness of financial records, effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner with audit leadership to develop future talent by offering unique learning experience with the mixture of financial, IT, internal control & compliance, and operational audits.
• Explore opportunities for automation and standardization within the business process or audit process. Advise management on any opportunities identified.
• Partner with Compliance team when necessary to assist in the investigation and resolution of compliance issues alleged to have occurred.
• Collaborate with the company's external audit firm to increase reliance and efficiency across the audit program.

• Bachelor's Degree in either finance or accounting. MBA or CPA certifications/degrees preferred.
• 1+ years experience in leading/managing either external or internal teams.
• 5+ years of progressive financial and operational auditing experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of internal controls, business processes, information management systems, emerging technologies, Institute of Internal Audit and COSO standards, SOX requirements, audit requirements, and US GAAP and other similar global regulations.
• Possess strong leadership and project management experience with the ability to organize and juggle multiple priorities.
• Possess a high energy level and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Be able to communicate effectively with senior operating management. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including influencing skills, managerial courage, developing others, dealing with ambiguity.
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.
• Desire to work collectively and actively contribute to a positive team culture.
• Desire to mentor and develop team members.

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including internationally.

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
  • At nVent, we connect and protect a more sustainable and electrified world with inventive electrical solutions. We're a nearly $3 billion high-performance electrical company with a dedicated team of 10,000+ people at more than 130 sites around the world. Our solutions deliver value to industrial, commercial, residential, energy and infrastructure customers, providing mission critical solutions that improve performance, lower costs and reduce downtime.
  • We design, manufacture, market, install and service high-performance products and solutions that connect and protect mission critical equipment, buildings and essential processes. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, RAYCHEM, SCHROFF and TRACER.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We're known for being:
  • Innovative & adaptable
  • Dedicated to absolute integrity
  • Focused on the customer first
  • Respectful and team oriented
  • Optimistic and energizing
  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees