Global SOX & Internal Controls Lead Auditor

Adient; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audits and the end-to-end SOX program across our global operations. You will partner 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.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Global SOX Compliance, you will design testing programs, monitor remediation, train

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IS, or related field.
• 4+ years in accounting, finance, internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
• Big 4 experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and administer Workiva (dashboards, issues, reporting).
• Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
• Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.
• 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 remediation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

QAD

Workiva

Power BI

Job description

Adient seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audits and the end-to-end SOX program across our global operations. You will partner 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.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Global SOX Compliance, you will design testing programs, monitor remediation, train