Internal Audit Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking an Internal Audit Supervisor in Raleigh, NC, with a hybrid work arrangement. The role leads, supervises, and executes integrated financial and operational audits within the Global Internal Audit function, focusing on enterprise risks and internal controls across global operations.

The candidate will partner with operations and corporate functions, ensure compliance with finance policies, and deliver 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 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.

Skills

Accounting

Auditing

Risk-based audits

Leadership

Data analytics

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

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

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 – $143,000 per year. Salary information is a general guideline and depends on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

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:

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

Skills

Position Criteria:

• Proficient in accounting methods and applicable financial accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP
• Proficient in Internal Audit concepts (risk-based audits, financial audits)
• 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
• Significant exposure to manufacturing, cost accounting and public accounting
• Familiar with ERP and financial systems such as Oracle and SAP
• Ability to identify risks, audit issues, internal control weaknesses and root cause; develop and present improvements
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence process improvement and communicate benefits/results to business units
• Experience managing teams and driving results from team members
• Understanding of project management; ability to break down large tasks
• Advanced organizational and time management skills; flexibility to adapt to changes
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Multi-cultural awareness and international travel up to 40%

Additional Information

• Professional presence and adherence to ethical standards
• Strong collaboration and teamwork mindset
• Ability to influence without authority and partner across functions
• Resourcefulness and ability to leverage internal expertise
• Cultural awareness and adaptability in global environments
• Travel up to 40%, including international travel

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws. Eaton is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Eaton supports second chance employment and may consider applicants with arrest or conviction history consistent with applicable laws. A conditional job offer may be contingent on background checks and other pre-employment steps. For disability-related reasonable accommodation requests, please call 1-800-836-6345.