Senior Internal Auditor
Neogen Corporation • Birmingham, MI • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Jul 18, 2026
It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!
Neogen is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to support risk-based financial reviews, SOX compliance, and operational audit activities across its global operations. In this senior-level role, you will partner with business and functional leaders to evaluate risk, assess internal controls, identify process improvement opportunities, and help execute the annual audit plan. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a global internal audit function while applying strong technical judgment, analytical skills, and business insight.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and perform risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audits in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Prepare high-quality audit workpapers and draft clear, concise reports that document procedures, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management.
- Perform SOX control testing, enhance internal control documentation, and evaluate whether controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively.
- Partner with global business stakeholders to assess risks, analyze transactions and records, and identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls.
- Leverage technology, data analytics, and audit tools to identify trends, control gaps, and operational improvement opportunities.
- Support international audit assignments, follow-up activities, special projects, and investigations as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or professional internal auditing; a blend of public accounting and industry experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Knowledge of SOX, U.S. GAAP, PCAOB requirements, internal controls, risk assessment, operational auditing, and IIA Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Professional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and audiences.
- Advanced technical and analytical skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and advanced Excel capabilities; experience with AuditBoard/Optro, SAP, Power BI, and data analytics tools is preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with sound professional judgment, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.
What We Offer
Neogen offers a standard benefits package and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful audit, compliance, and process improvement initiatives within a global business environment. You will work with cross-functional partners, gain exposure to diverse operations, and help support a strong control environment through thoughtful analysis and practical recommendations.
If you are a motivated audit professional who thrives in a dynamic global environment and is ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help strengthen processes, controls, and risk management across Neogen's global operations.
Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.