Internal Audit Project Manager - Decatur, IL

ADM; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Internal Audit Project Manager for Decatur or Chicago, IL. The role will supervise risk-based audits worldwide, lead audit staff, and partner with ADM leadership to provide objective analyses to ADM Management and the Board.

Requires a bachelor's in accounting and 6–9 years of audit experience; CIA/CISA/CPA are preferred. Strong communication, leadership skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analytics tools are essential; travel about 30% globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting with 12-15 hours of accounting coursework and a minimum GPA of 2.8
• 6-9 years of relevant audit experience or at least 1 year as Assistant Project Manager
• CIA, CISA, or CPA certification preferred; progress toward a second cert or graduate degree
• Ability to lead multiple teams and manage competing priorities
• Travel approximately 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

Audit leadership

Project management

Data analytics

AI tools

Communication

Microsoft Office

Travel 30%

Industry knowledge

Education

B.S./B.A. in Accounting

Tools

Data analytics platforms

AI tools

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

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.