Associate Mgr., Internal Audit

ADTRAN, Inc. in; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Internal Audit (Finance) to lead risk-based audits, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in audit methods including analytics and AI.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams globally and coordinates with external auditors for SOX activities. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years in audit/finance/IT, and professional German language proficiency, with CPA/CIA/CISA or progress toward

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in audit or a combination of audit with finance and/or IT areas.
• Leadership and project management experience.
• Strong SOX, GAAP, and COSO knowledge.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent (or progress toward).
• Full professional proficiency in verbal and written German.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Provide mentorship, leadership, coaching, development, and reviews for audit staff and co-sourced resources.
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology and tools, including analytics and AI.
• Identify emerging risks on a proactive basis.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on risk and controls.
• Lead and perform components of end-to-end audits in complex environments (planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up).
• Develop engagement-level risk assessments and audit programs.
• Evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes.
• Review workpapers and reports for quality and accuracy.
• Deliver clear and actionable audit reports.
• Lead/support SOX 404 risk assessment and testing of controls.
• Drive control simplification and optimization.
• Monitor remediation activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors for the Adtran Networks SE business.
• Build relationships across functions globally.
• Communicate effectively to executive leadership.
• Support executive reporting and audit committee materials.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

SOX knowledge

GAAP & COSO

German language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Associate Mgr., Internal Audit (Finance)

Welcome!

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Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Support development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan
• Provide mentorship, leadership, coaching, development, and reviews for audit staff and co-sourced resources
• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodology and tools, including use of analytics and artificial intelligence (AI)
• Identify emerging risks on a proactive basis
• Serve as a trusted advisor on risk and controls

Audit Execution

• Lead and perform components of end-to-end audits in complex environments (planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up)
• Develop engagement-level risk assessments and audit programs
• Evaluate financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes
• Review workpapers and reports for quality and accuracy
• Deliver clear and actionable audit reports

SOX Compliance

• Lead/support SOX 404 risk assessment for Adtran Networks SE, and perform testing of controls
• Drive control continuous control simplification, harmonization, and optimization
• Monitor and validate remediation activities
• Lead coordination with external auditors for the Adtran Networks SE business

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build relationships across functions globally
• Communicate effectively to executive leadership / demonstrate executive presence
• Support executive reporting and audit committee materials

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in audit or a combination of audit with finance and/or IT areas
• Leadership and project management experience
• Strong SOX, GAAP, and COSO knowledge
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent (or progress toward)
• Full professional proficiency in verbal and written German

Preferred

• Global / Public company experience
• ERP and analytics tools experience
• IT audit experience
• MBA or related advanced degree

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and risk assessment
• Leadership and development
• Analytical capability
• Executive presence / communication
• Influence and collaboration
• Integrity and judgment