Internal Audit Manager

Worthington Industries has an exciting future ahead! In 2024, the company will be splitting into two great companies, both operating as they do today with a people-first philosophy. This also means there are some exciting career opportunities on the horizon. We are adding an Internal Audit Manager to our New Worthington business. Apply today if interested.

Named a Top Place to work in Columbus for more than a decade, Worthington Industries is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join our team. This role plans and manages Sarbanes-Oxley, financial, and operational process reviews and audits according to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards by designing work programs, applying methodologies and obtaining, analyzing and appraising evidentiary data to form objective conclusions and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Develops audit plans, goals, objectives, and value measurements for projects.  Assembles and leads teams of appropriately skilled auditors to fulfill project requirements. 
• Manages activities and resources associated with multiple audit projects to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery.  Communicates project status, issues, and significant strategic changes to the Director on a timely basis. 
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and reports audit findings to upper levels of management.  Makes recommendations for correcting inadequate controls, improving operations, and reducing costs.
• Performs quality reviews of conclusions regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over organization and functional activities.  Guides the team in the development of cost-effective and practical recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Interprets and applies complex accounting and auditing concepts and technical guidance to audit projects 
• Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational processes and delivers value-added services to the Company
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value delivered. 
• Stays abreast of current strategic and business initiatives in order to identify opportunities to provide department expertise and support for pressing organizational priorities and goals
• Participates in technical training and maintains professional certifications.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related field
• Minimum of 6 years of related audit or applicable business experience; public accounting experience preferred
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred
• Transformational mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems through critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, clarifying messages, supporting positions, and negotiating compromise
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large data sets (ability to collect, group, and merge data to produce insights and support conclusions)
• Self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to new information
• Self-confidence to provide ideas and opinions that challenge the status quo
• Experience in developing high-performing teams that can persevere through complexity and ambiguity to reach goals
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills capable of working in a fast-paced business environment with evolving priorities

Why you will love working here: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution ($1,000/single or $2,000/family)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• Tuition assistance for continuing or career-related education 
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!) + restricted stock award program