Senior Operations Internal Auditor

JOB TITLE: Sr. Associate, Operations Internal Auditor
**TOP 3 SKILLS:** Internal audits, Excel, CPA
LOCATION: Austin, TX
DURATION: Direct Hire
RATE RANGE: $100,000-120,000

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Internal Audit Team’s mission is to protect the company by identifying critical risks and driving management action to address them. Internal projects are guided by two core principles: Keep our company Safe and Enable Operational Excellence. The Internal Audit team collaborates with functional and business/product groups to evaluate risks, recommend process and control improvements, reduce costs, and promote operational excellence while influencing decision-making through standardization.

The Internal Audit Team is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Associate with experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory and Compliance Operational Audits. This high-visibility role involves interacting with personnel at all levels within the company. The ideal candidate will use their expertise in audit practices, internal controls, and financial and business operations to assess critical risks and governance processes, demonstrating a “can-do” attitude, sense of urgency and a “go-getter” personality.

• Utilize a risk-based approach to independently evaluate, plan, perform, summarize, and communicate assigned audit activities
• Conduct operational and financial audits, recommend control enhancements using data analysis techniques, and provide management with solutions for risk reduction and process improvement
• Evaluate and perform review of compliance with regulatory and compliance requirements and recommend opportunities to strengthen the internal control structure
• Prepare and deliver reports, communications, and presentations to management with observations and recommendations for internal control enhancements, facilitating action plans
• Support SOX compliance initiatives and assess the impact of operational gaps on controls while addressing key financial reporting risks through audits
• Coordinate management corrective action plans by conducting interviews, gathering documentation, monitoring progress, confirming completion, and escalating issues as needed
• Build strong relationships with business partners and stay informed of emerging trends, auditing techniques, and technology changes, to evaluate their impact on controls and procedures

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in operational audits, finance, process consulting, or related roles in manufacturing, industrial, or high-tech industries
• CPA, CA, CIA, PMP, or other relevant certifications
• In-depth knowledge of critical business processes in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, energy, consumer products, technology, or consulting
• Ability to manage ambiguity, handle multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and deliver on commitments with ownership and accountability
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for analysis, reporting, and data management, plus experience with tools like Power BI or Tableau for auditing and data analytics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with stakeholders, the Internal Audit team, and external parties, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

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