Internal Auditor

Pratt Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries in Atlanta (Brookhaven) seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen internal controls across manufacturing and distribution operations. A self-starter with a solid accounting foundation will plan and execute risk-based audits, assess COSO compliance, and drive process improvements.

You will mentor junior staff and partner with management at all levels. The role requires adapting to plant environments, using ERP tools, and applying data analytics to identify risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• 4–6 years in internal audit or public accounting.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE preferred.
• GAAP, COSO, and internal audit standards knowledge.
• Experience with ERP (SAP/Oracle) and data analytics in audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk-based audit programs per IIA standards.
• Plan, lead, and execute complex financial and operational audits across sites.
• Test internal controls and COSO adequacy and effectiveness.
• Prepare clear audit observations with root-cause and recommendations.
• Present findings to process owners and senior management for action.
• Engage in special projects, plant setup, and SOD analysis.
• Utilize data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit coverage.
• Mentor junior auditors on methodology and documentation.
• Coordinate audit activities with plants, divisions, and corporate functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk assessment

Mentoring

Data analytics

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

AuditBoard

Workiva

Power BI

Job description

Atlanta - Brookhaven

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for ensuring the integrity of our internal control environment, enhancing business processes, and managing risk across our diverse manufacturing and distribution operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong foundation in accounting principles and internal controls who can effectively partner with management across all levels of the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth risk assessments and develop tailored, risk-based audit programs (scope, objectives, and testing procedures) in conformance with The IIA Standards.
• Plan, lead and execute complex financial and operational audits, including comprehensive reviews at manufacturing sites and other limited IT/compliance audits.
• Perform process walkthroughs, evaluate the design, and execute testing of internal controls to assess their adequacy and operating effectiveness against the COSO framework.
• Prepare clear, concise, and persuasive audit observations that detail findings, articulate the root cause of issues, and provide actionable, practical recommendations.
• Present and discuss audit findings and control gaps with process owners and senior management, actively influencing action to improve the control environment.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements related to process enhancement efforts, new plant set-up and segregation of duties (SOD) analysis.
• Utilize data analytics and tools (e.g., Power BI) and leverage AI models (e.g., Gemini, Copilot) to enhance audit efficiency, gain deeper insights, and identify potential risks.
• Mentor junior auditors, providing guidance on audit methodology, documentation standards, and professional development.
• Coordinate internal audit activities with Manufacturing Plants, Divisions and Corporate Functions as needed to ensure efficient coverage.

Experience And Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business field.
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in internal audit or public accounting.
• Professional certification is preferred: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and/or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, internal control frameworks (COSO) and Global Internal Audit standards, practices, and techniques.
• Proven experience in a large-scale enterprise, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and experience applying data analytics tools in audit work, in addition to familiarity with audit platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal) to interface effectively within the organization.
• Leadership and ability to manage audit teams and projects.
• High level of integrity, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Flexibility and ability to travel domestically up to 40% of the time to manufacturing facilities.