Global Internal Audit Associate | Data Analytics & SOX

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement security savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O. Smith, a global leader in water heating and energy-efficient solutions, seeks an Internal Audit Associate in Milwaukee. You will work with a global team to evaluate risk management, internal controls, and business processes across domestic and international operations.

You will gain broad exposure to finance, operations, compliance, technology, and leadership while supporting audits and advisory projects that enhance performance and protect assets. Travel 5–15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, or related field required.
• Basic understanding of accounting, internal controls, auditing concepts, and SOX requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal audit team with planning and executing financial, compliance, and operational audits.
• Use data analytics, visualization tools, and AI-enabled techniques to support risk assessments and testing.
• Participate in audits to assess process controls, data reliability, and asset safeguarding.
• Document processes, test control design and operating effectiveness, and maintain control docs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Independent & collaborative work

Initiative

Data analytics/AI interest

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A. O. Smith, a global leader in water heating and energy-efficient solutions, seeks an Internal Audit Associate in Milwaukee. You will work with a global team to evaluate risk management, internal controls, and business processes across domestic and international operations.

You will gain broad exposure to finance, operations, compliance, technology, and leadership while supporting audits and advisory projects that enhance performance and protect assets. Travel 5–15% may be required.