Internal Audit Project Manager - Decatur, IL
Corn Refiners Association
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Job summary
ADM is seeking an Internal Audit Project Manager to lead risk-based audits at Decatur, IL, and globally. You will supervise audit staff, evaluate risks, document procedures, and present objective recommendations to management and the Board.
The role requires strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills with travel up to 30% globally. CIA/CISA/CPA preferred and further certification encouraged.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 12-15 accounting hours and GPA ≥2.8.
- 6-9 years of relevant audit experience or Assistant Project Manager experience.
- CIA, CISA, or CPA certification; progress toward another certification or graduate degree preferred.
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.
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Decatur
IL - Illinois
Finance, Accounting, Audit
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree 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 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.
- 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.
- 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
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
$88,000.00 - $164,000.00
Salaried Incentive Plan
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
- Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
- Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
- Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
- Paid time off including paid holidays.
- Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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