Associate Mgr., Internal Audit

adtran; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adtran is seeking an experienced Audit Leader to support the development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan across global operations. You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement in methodology and tools, and act as a trusted advisor on risk and controls.

As part of the leadership team, you will coordinate SOX 404 risk assessments, coordinate with external auditors, and communicate findings to executive leadership and the audit committee.

Qualifications

• Requires strong background in internal/external audit, finance, or IT audit.
• Proficient in GAAP and COSO frameworks with SOX experience preferred.
• CPA/CIA/CISA or progress toward is a plus.
• Must have full professional proficiency in German (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• 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 analytics and AI use.
• Identify emerging risks proactively and advise on controls.
• Lead end-to-end audits in complex environments (planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up).
• Lead coordination with external auditors for the Adtran Networks SE business.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

GAAP knowledge

COSO framework

SOX knowledge

German language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Analytics tools

Audit software

Job description

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