Internal Audit Manager

BWAY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a seasoned Senior Internal Auditor to lead operational audits and related assurance activities reporting to the CFO and Corporate Controller. The role focuses on evaluating key processes, controls, and KPIs across multi-site manufacturing operations to identify improvements and ROI.

You will test internal controls (ICFR/SOX), use data analytics to uncover root causes, and partner with leaders to implement cost-effective changes.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably with operational audits.
• Experience with complex, multi-site global manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's degree with concentration in Accounting/Audit and CPA or CIA.
• Understanding of manufacturing accounting/operational concepts.
• Strong Excel skills and data-analytics capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess efficiency and effectiveness of processes like order-to-cash and procure-to-pay.
• Assess business units against strategic goals and KPIs.
• Use KPI/data-driven methods to uncover systemic operational issues.
• Establish robust follow-up with management to ensure improvements deliver ROI.
• Partner with leaders to develop practical, cost-effective recommendations.
• Manage high-risk areas of ICFR/SOX and leverage data analytics to minimize testing time.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Audit

CPA or CIA

Tools

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION This is a high-visibility role with dual reporting to the CFO and the Corporate Controller. The primary function of the role will be to lead a mix of operational audits and other internal audit activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of processes in areas such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, capital spending, income taxes and the underlying technological dependencies.
• Assess business units against strategic goals, evaluating the efficiency of organizational structures, resource allocation, and operational KPIs.
• Go beyond identifying what went wrong to determine why it went wrong. Utilize KPI/data-driven methodologies to uncover systemic operational drag.
• Establish robust follow-up mechanisms with management to ensure agreed-upon process improvements are successfully executed and delivering the intended ROI.
• Partner with business leaders to develop practical, cost-effective recommendations that optimize asset utilization, improve working capital and mitigate operational risks.
• Manage high-risk areas of financial and internal controls (ICFR/SOX) to ensure corporate governance standards are met, leveraging data analytics to minimize routine testing time.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of business processes, risk-control dynamics.
• Ability to craft audit plan and testing approach tailored for each process.
• Ability to summarize findings that are actionable and collaborate with process owners on implementation of improvement actions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably most recent experience in conducting operational audits.
• Proven track record working with complex, multi-site global manufacturing companies.
• Bachelor's with concentration in Accounting/Audit and a relevant certification such as CPA or CIA.
• Understanding of accounting/operational concepts in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in effectively manipulating large amounts of data in Excel.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

ABOUT US

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development? Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us! Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.