Hybrid Senior Internal Auditor: SOX & Controls Lead

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, invites an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join its corporate headquarters on a hybrid schedule. You will plan, execute, and complete audits across financial, operational, IT, and SOX controls, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency in a large organization.

The role requires a CPA/CIA/CISA if possible, a bachelor's in accounting or finance, 3+ years in public practice or a public company, and 2+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• 2+ Experience in a manufacturing company (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to embrace change and show flexibility in assignments and the work environment.
• Ability to earn credibility with those being audited.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audits and special projects to assess controls, including SOX, and drive efficiency.
• Lead financial, operational, and IT audit testing with risk-based focus.
• Develop value-added recommendations to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
• Prepare findings and audit reports, presenting audit findings to management and negotiating action plans.
• Build professional relationships with management to understand the business and improve communication.
• Work with external auditors to ensure SOX compliance.
• Apply tools and techniques to achieve audit efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Assist business leaders with identifying appropriate controls and provide guidance to other auditors.
• Maintain knowledge through professional development and ongoing learning.
• Travel up to 15% to support team collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Risk-based prioritization

Strong communication

Adaptability

Credibility with auditees

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA preferred

Job description

HNI Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, invites an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join its corporate headquarters on a hybrid schedule. You will plan, execute, and complete audits across financial, operational, IT, and SOX controls, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency in a large organization.

The role requires a CPA/CIA/CISA if possible, a bachelor's in accounting or finance, 3+ years in public practice or a public company, and 2+ years in manufacturing.