Internal Audit Project Manager - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM seeks an Internal Audit Project Manager to oversee risk-based audits across worldwide ADM entities, including leadership of audit teams and cross-functional collaboration with management and the Board.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and the ability to handle multiple priorities, with travel up to 30% globally. Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 6–9 years of audit experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting coursework; minimum GPA 2.8.
• Assistant Project Manager experience or 6-9 years of relevant audit experience.
• Advanced audit leadership experience; experience in agriculture/commodity trading; CIA/CISA/CPA preferred; second cert/grad degree underway.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Willingness to travel ~30% globally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute risk-based audit engagements across ADM entities.
• Lead and manage audit teams on multiple assignments.
• Review, assess, and document audit work focused on key business risks and controls.
• Train, coach, and develop less experienced audit professionals.
• Prepare project evaluations and performance feedback for team members.
• Ensure communication and documentation of procedural updates and guidance.
• Partner with management to deliver timely audit reports and recommendations.

Skills

Agriculture industry knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Project management

Team leadership

Data Analytics

AI tools experience

Travel readiness

Data Analytics and AI tools

Education

Accounting degree (B.S./B.A.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Audit Project Manager - Decatur or Chicago, IL

This is an exempt level position.

Position Summary

The Project Manager supervises the performance of risk-based audits while also performing audits of ADM entities worldwide. This role manages and leads audit staff, reviews and documents audit procedures, evaluates risks, and partners with audit leadership to provide ADM Management and the Board of Directors with objective, accurate, and timely analysis, information, and recommendations.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute risk-based audit engagements across ADM entities.
• Lead and manage audit teams on multiple assignments.
• Review, assess, and document audit work focused on key business risks and controls.
• Train, coach, and develop less experienced audit professionals.
• Prepare project evaluations and performance feedback for team members.
• Ensure communication and documentation of procedural updates and guidance.
• Partner with management to deliver timely audit reports and recommendations.

Required Skills

• Understanding of the agriculture industry and/or commodity trading.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Leadership, team development, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Experience motivating and leading multiple teams.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with Data Analytics and AI tools.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 100 feet high.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% globally.
• Experience with Data Analytics and AI tools.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting coursework; minimum GPA 2.8.

Required Experience

Assistant Project Manager experience or 6-9 years of relevant audit experience.

Desired Experience

Advanced audit leadership experience and development of audit staff. Experience within agriculture, commodity trading, or related industries. Preferred: CIA, CISA, or CPA certification and progress toward a second certification or graduate degree.

Assignments and Learning Expectations

Lead audit projects while providing oversight on additional projects. Supervise and train less experienced leads and staff members. Establish goals and development plans for direct reports. Provide quarterly coaching and performance feedback. Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and guidance.

Expected Behavioral Competency Performance

Agile Learning/Intellectually Curious Displays interest to learn and executes direction from ADM Colleagues after initial clarification Communication Communicates effectively and efficiently with professionalism to all auditees, including ADM Executive Management Creative Problem Solving Possesses ability to assess, solve, and reach conclusion to all problems encountered Flexibility Accepts last minute changes in relation to month to month project assignment and audit scopes Initiative Performs additional and new assignments with an energetic approach Integrity Exemplifies a strict moral and ethical code when working with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners Performs under all conditions Listens to differing viewpoints, provides constructive criticism, and helps all team members feel valued and included Results Oriented Focuses on meeting due dates and project deadlines on all assignments Safety Demonstrates and enforces safe work habits of ADM Colleagues and Business Partners Team Player Volunteers to perform above and beyond assigned work to illustrate a collaborative approach in all facets of the career

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