Internal Audit Supervisor

Eaton; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation has an opening for an Internal Audit Supervisor in Raleigh, NC with a flexible hybrid work schedule. You will lead, supervise, and execute integrated financial and operational audits using a risk-based methodology across global operations.

The role partners with operations and corporate functions, supports compliance with finance policies, and delivers timely reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive audit and/or process/internal control experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of audit supervisory experience.
• Proficient in operating in a global business environment, utilizing the English language.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit planning activities including scope, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Supervise and execute audits in accordance with a risk-based methodology.
• Direct global internal control testing across business processes, including on-site and remote audits.
• Perform testing of financial balances and centralized processes with test plans and analytics.
• Prepare concise audit findings with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Lead audit opening/closing meetings with site and senior leadership.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and workpapers within audit systems.
• Monitor remediation of audit issues and review management action plans.
• Support data analytics and continuous monitoring initiatives within the function.
• Coordinate with external auditors and maintain strong working relationships.

Skills

Audit supervision

English proficiency

Global business environment

Data analytics awareness

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

AuditBoard

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor. Relocation assistance is provided for this role that will be based out of our Raleigh, NC location.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Primary Function

Eaton Corporation has an opening for an Internal Audit Supervisor within the Global Internal Audit function. This position is based in Raleigh, NC with a flexible hybrid work schedule. The Internal Audit Supervisor is responsible for leading, supervising, and executing integrated financial and operational audits using a risk‑based methodology. This role focuses on enterprise risks, global processes, and key site controls to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls, business processes, and procedures across global operations. This position partners with operations and corporate functions, supports compliance with finance policies and internal control standards, and delivers accurate, timely reporting to senior management.

Essential Functions

• Lead audit planning activities including scope, risk assessment, scheduling, and resource coordination in partnership with audit leadership.
• Supervise and execute audits in accordance with a risk-based audit methodology, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Direct global internal control testing and validation procedures across business processes, including on‑site and remote audit execution.
• Perform testing of financial balances and centralized processes using established test plans and analytical procedures.
• Prepare clear, concise audit findings with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations for management review.
• Lead audit opening and closing meetings with site and senior leadership.
• Ensure timely completion of high‑quality audit documentation and workpapers within audit systems (e.g., AuditBoard).
• Monitor remediation of audit issues and review management action plans for effectiveness and sustainability.
• Support special projects and departmental initiatives, including new audit areas and process improvements.
• Deliver internal control training and support audit readiness initiatives, including balance sheet reviews and reconciliation procedures.
• Assist in development and execution of data analytics and continuous monitoring capabilities within the audit function.
• Support coordination with external auditors and maintain strong working relationships.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive audit and/or process/internal control experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of audit supervisory experience
• Proficient in operating in a global business environment, utilizing the English language
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using data analytic tools, automation, or continuous monitoring tools preferred
• Expertise on operational audit, regulatory compliance audit (government contract), enterprise risk management, ESG, etc. preferred
• Financial auditing background & understanding of internal control theory
• Prior public accounting experience
• MBA or CPA or other equivalent certification is a plus

Position Criteria

• Proficient in accounting methods and applicable financial accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP
• Proficient in Internal Audit key concepts (risk-based audits, financial audits)
• Proven experience in performing and leading integrated audits, including identifying risks and weaknesses and developing audit procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risks
• Significant exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting and public accounting
• Familiar with common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and financial systems such as Oracle and SAP
• Ability to identify risks, audit issues, internal control weaknesses and root cause and develop and present recommendations for improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to make sound recommendations, and to articulate benefits / results to business unit goals. Ability to influence process improvement and suggest innovative process solutions
• Experience managing teams and driving results from individual team members
• Understands basic components of project management and can break down large tasks into smaller components
• Advanced organizational and time management skills and flexibility to anticipate and react to changes
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Multi‑cultural awareness and experience beneficial
• Travel up to 40%, which includes international travel

Additional Information

• Professional presence and adherence to ethical standards
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset
• Ability to influence without authority and partner effectively across functions
• Resourcefulness and ability to leverage internal expertise
• Cultural awareness and adaptability in global environments

Dimensions

• Eaton Corporation is approximately a $27 billion global business, offering significant product breadth and serving diverse end markets
• The position is in the global Internal Audit department, which is headed by the SVP of Internal Audit, and includes Financial Audit, IT Audit/SOX, Enterprise Risk Management, and Data Analytics teams.

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