Global Internal Audit Leader - SOX & Controls

generac; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to plan, execute, and lead internal audit and advisory engagements across a global manufacturing organization. You will provide independent, objective assurance to strengthen controls and support risk management.

Responsibilities include leading audits end-to-end, supporting SOX compliance, identifying control gaps, and collaborating with finance, operations, and IT to improve processes. Mentor junior auditors and help enhance audit methodology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or related field.
• 3 years of internal audit, public accounting, or related experience.
• Strong understanding of COSO framework and SOX requirements.
• Experience with risk assessment, control testing, and issue remediation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audit engagements from planning to reporting.
• Support the organization's SOX risk assessment and control testing.
• Identify control gaps and actionable remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders across finance, operations, and IT.

Skills

Internal controls

COSO

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

GRC software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Generac seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to plan, execute, and lead internal audit and advisory engagements across a global manufacturing organization. You will provide independent, objective assurance to strengthen controls and support risk management.

Responsibilities include leading audits end-to-end, supporting SOX compliance, identifying control gaps, and collaborating with finance, operations, and IT to improve processes. Mentor junior auditors and help enhance audit methodology.