Internal Audit Manager

Worthington Industries; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

On-site Medical Center

401(k) match + employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Flexible work schedule

Profit sharing program

Restricted stock awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Worthington Industries is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead Sarbanes-Oxley, financial and operational audits with a people-first approach in Columbus, OH. You will design work programs, apply auditing methodologies, and evaluate evidentiary data to form objective conclusions.

The role requires 6+ years of related audit experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and professional certifications (CPA/CIA/CISA preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related audit or applicable business experience.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred.
• Transformational mindset with ability to identify and solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Develop audit plans, goals, objectives, and value measurements for projects.
• Assemble and lead teams of auditors to fulfill project requirements.
• Manage activities and resources across multiple audit projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and report findings to management.
• Guide the team in developing cost-effective, practical recommendations for improvement.
• Apply complex accounting and auditing concepts to audit projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational processes and deliver value-added services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to manage expectations.
• Stay informed on strategic initiatives to support priorities.
• Participate in technical training and maintain professional certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Worthington Industries has an exciting future ahead! In 2024, the company will be splitting into two great companies, both operating as they do today with a people-first philosophy. This also means there are some exciting career opportunities on the horizon. We are adding an Internal Audit Manager to our New Worthington business.

Named a Top Place to work in Columbus for more than a decade, Worthington Industries is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join our team. This role plans and manages Sarbanes-Oxley, financial, and operational process reviews and audits according to Generally Accepted Auditing Standards by designing work programs, applying methodologies and obtaining, analyzing and appraising evidentiary data to form objective conclusions and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Develops audit plans, goals, objectives, and value measurements for projects. Assembles and leads teams of appropriately skilled auditors to fulfill project requirements.
• Manages activities and resources associated with multiple audit projects to ensure quality, efficiency, and timely delivery. Communicates project status, issues, and significant strategic changes to the Director on a timely basis.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and reports audit findings to upper levels of management. Makes recommendations for correcting inadequate controls, improving operations, and reducing costs.
• Performs quality reviews of conclusions regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over organization and functional activities. Guides the team in the development of cost-effective and practical recommendations for improvement where necessary.
• Interprets and applies complex accounting and auditing concepts and technical guidance to audit projects
• Identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizational processes and delivers value-added services to the Company
• Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value delivered.
• Stays abreast of current strategic and business initiatives in order to identify opportunities to provide department expertise and support for pressing organizational priorities and goals
• Participates in technical training and maintains professional certifications.
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or other related field
• Minimum of 6 years of related audit or applicable business experience; public accounting experience preferred
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred
• Transformational mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems through critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening, clarifying messages, supporting positions, and negotiating compromise
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with large data sets (ability to collect, group, and merge data to produce insights and support conclusions)
• Self-motivator that thrives on new challenges and adapts quickly to new information
• Self-confidence to provide ideas and opinions that challenge the status quo
• Experience in developing high-performing teams that can persevere through complexity and ambiguity to reach goals
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational skills capable of working in a fast-paced business environment with evolving priorities

Why you will love working here:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution ($1,000/single or $2,000/family)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• Tuition assistance for continuing or career-related education
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!) + restricted stock award program