Internal Auditor

Ingredion; Westchester (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Package

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career Growth

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Discount Program

Wellness Support

Job summary

Ingredion seeks an Internal Auditor to support risk-based engagements across global operations in a hybrid Westchester, IL setting. You will plan audits, perform fieldwork, and test controls for inventory, cost accounting, procurement, logistics, and capital projects.

You will use Power BI and AI-assisted approaches to uncover trends, communicate findings, and collaborate with global stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in public accounting or internal auditing, finance, or business operations; manufacturing/CPG experience a plus.
• Professional certification (CIA/CPA/CMA/CISA) preferred or progress toward one.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio) and able to use audit analytics and AI-enabled tools.
• English proficiency required; Spanish/Portuguese a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~25% including international travel.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO, and SOX 404 is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based engagement planning and process walkthroughs.
• Execute audit procedures with professional skepticism and gather evidence.
• Conduct HQ, SSC audits and site visits at manufacturing facilities (inventory, cost accounting, procurement, logistics, capital projects).
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools (Power BI, CoPilot) to identify trends and high-risk items.
• Prepare workpapers, process flows, and risk/control matrices.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of key controls for accurate transactions.
• Communicate findings clearly to stakeholders and partners.
• Support internal audit advisory engagements and ad hoc reviews.
• Monitor timely implementation of management action plans.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Data analytics

MS 365

Power BI

Tableau

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Info Systems

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Visio

Excel

Job description

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Westchester, IL

Workplace Type: Hybrid

As a Internal Auditor you will assist in executing risk-based operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements across Ingredion’s global manufacturing, supply chain and corporate operations. The Internal Auditor performs process and control walkthroughs, develops and executes testing procedures, evaluates evidence, and assists in identifying and communicating significant issues in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards. This position provides opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, develop professional competencies, and contribute to the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes. This position will report to the Manager, Internal Audit.

What you will do:

• Risk-based engagement planning, process walkthroughs and work program development.
• Executing audit procedures with professional skepticism and due professional care, obtaining relevant, reliable, and sufficient evidence, and documenting processes, risks, controls, and conclusions in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Performing HQ, SSC audits and site visits at manufacturing facilities, covering areas such as inventory and cycle counts, cost accounting, procurement, logistics, and capital projects.
• Leveraging data analytics and AI assisted techniques (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot, Power BI), in coordination with the Data Analytics team, to identify trends, anomalies, and higher-risk items within populations and to expand risk-focused audit coverage.
• Preparing workpapers, process flows, and risk and control matrices (RCMs) that support engagement results and demonstrate conformance with Internal Audit methodology, quality requirements, and the internal audit standards.
• Evaluating the design and effectiveness of key business and system controls to support authorized, complete, and accurate transaction processing.
• Communicating evidence-based findings or improvement results clearly and constructively to stakeholders.
• Serving as a trusted business partner, building productive relationships with stakeholders and global Internal Audit colleagues while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.
• Internal control advisory engagements, investigations, and other ad hoc reviews as assigned, while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity.
• Monitoring and validating the timely implementation of management action plans.

What you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing, finance, or business operations; manufacturing or consumer packaged goods experience a plus.
• A professional certification, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining one, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), is preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, and an ability to use audit, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools responsibly. Experience with data visualization tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency a plus.
• Ability to travel 25% including international travel at least once per year.
• Experience with SAP and/or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems a plus.
• Working knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework, and SOX 404 a plus.

Who you are:

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, active listening, collaboration, and the ability to interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, professional skepticism, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Apply sound judgment and attention to detail while organizing priorities, meeting commitments, and managing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
• Act with integrity and the professional courage to raise concerns, and bring a curious, innovative mindset toward AI and automation.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Flexible Work Arrangements– We value flexibility to support you both professionally and personally
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available:

No

Pay Range:

$84,400.00-$112,533.33 Annual

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.