Internal Audit Manager

Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

This role supports the VP Internal Audit to ensure the Audit methodology is properly applied in the North American region of Saint-Gobain. This role uses expertise and independent judgment in the interpretation and application of the Saint-Gobain doctrine and control frameworks to help decision makers protect organizational assets and reputations, as well as to support operational efficiencies and sustainability.

Audit Planning:

• Collection of the preliminary and necessary information for a strong preparation of the audit assignment
• Prepare the planning decisions such as allocation of resources, work assignments, audit scoping, etc.
• Ability to act as lead contact with entity management
• Manage audit staff assigned to each project

• 25% Travel (Audit cycles are 4 weeks in duration, with 1 week requiring travel to the signed plant location. Domestic travel within the US). Otherwise, hybrid work arrangements.
• Diagnose process compliance using the aid of advanced data analytics tools and Blackline
• Analyze the strengths, weaknesses and level of risk management of the audited organization;
• Assess the compliance of processes to established rules and regulations, utilizing testing sheets for documentation
• Accumulate, organize, and conclude on all audit evidence obtained. Provide recommendations to business unit management of the audited entity to enable them to improve the level of management and internal controls of their operations and initiate changes (if necessary)
• Coordinate the creation of slides for the opening/closing meetings with audited entity executives

• Present findings and recommendations in a closing meeting with key executives
• Deliver objective evaluation of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Particular attention will be given to the drafting of the audit report, both in the content (proven facts, synthesis) and in the form (presentation)
• Identify root cause and actions needed to satisfy each audit recommendation and finding
• Follow up periodically in regards to the implementation progress of the commitments taken by the audited entity until final completion of delivered audit recommendations
• Assist with review audit report, make necessary edits, and prepare a draft for review by the audit manager and VP of Audit
• Draft correspondence for entity management on acceptance and issuance of the final audit report
• Prepare both internal and external presentations on various topics ranging from audit results to department initiatives
• Participate in the annual audit planning process to support the VP of Internal Audit & Business Controls
• Assist the VP of Internal Audit with various projects and tasks as needed

• Conduct educational sessions on business compliance guidelines and risks for key business executives to help them successfully uphold policy.
• Share Best Practice operational processes, templates and ideas with the businesses through internal social networks and IA&BC website.

• Bachelor's degree required - preferably in Accounting.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years Internal or External audit experience required (Manufacturing or Supply Chain exposure a plus)
• Experience managing a team preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CMA certifications a plus
• Ability to travel 25% (1 week per month)
• Willingness to expand career into other internal functional opportunities outside of Internal Audit within 3-4 years.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with auditees, top leadership, external audit, staff and peers (for collaboration)
• Clear understanding of Risk Approach in auditing to ensure proper scoping and focus
• Highly organized leader with strong People and Project Management skills
• High capacity to adapt; ability to quickly understand new and complex environments, including process orientation and capacity to understand those processes

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle