Senior Internal Auditor
Plymouth, MA - USA
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
The Senior Internal Auditor leads complex internal audits and the endtoend SOX program across global operations. Partners with management and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX regulatory requirements and company policies while delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness. Reports to the Senior Manager Internal Audit & Global SOX Compliance.
Core Responsibilities
SOX & Internal Controls
- Lead SOX risk assessment scoping control design testing quality assurance remediation monitoring and management reporting.
- Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines evidence and issue resolution.
- Collaborate with cross function teams to identify assess and remediate control gaps ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure of issues.
- Review Section 302 certifications identify themes/gaps and support remediation plans.
- Maintain and enhance SOX documentation (RCMs test procedures templates) and administer Workiva (dashboards issues reporting).
- Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
- Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.
Internal Audit
- Execute functional site and specialized audits across planning fieldwork and reporting.
- Assess compliance with company policies US GAAP IFRS and regulatory standards.
- Communicate results to stakeholders at all levels and track timely sustainable remediation of findings.
Business Partnership & Risk Advisory
- Build strong relationships with leaders; position Internal Audit as a trusted advisor.
- Monitor regulatory changes industry trends and emerging risks; embed leading practices.
- Up to 20% domestic/international travel.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Information Systems or related field.
- 4 years progressive experience in accounting finance internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
- Big 4 experience strongly preferred; CPA CIA CFE and/or CISA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of SOX COSO PCAOB IIA Standards US GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience in global and/or manufacturing environments preferred.
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills; ability to translate complex issues for nontechnical stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP Hyperion QAD Workiva and BI tools (e.g. Power BI) preferred.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; high ethical standards and sound judgment.
- Selfdirected adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced global environment.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MIRequired Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We are Adient. A rich heritage. A passion for precision. Meet automotive seating, reimagined.