Internal Operations Auditor

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services seeks an Internal Operations Auditor to join the corporate audit team. The role emphasizes analyzing operations, assessing controls, and partnering with leadership to strengthen processes and mitigate risk across locations.

You will conduct audits, document findings, and help implement corrective actions while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Travel will be required (15–20%), with exposure to domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience in auditing, operations, accounting, finance, compliance, or business process improvement.
• Knowledge of internal controls, operational auditing, or risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Experience using QlikView or similar BI/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct operational audits of company locations, departments, and business processes.
• Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and assist with audit planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance cash flow, and strengthen operational performance.
• Analyze processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Document audit findings, prepare workpapers, and assist in drafting audit reports.
• Partner with management to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies and programs.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Complete audit assignments accurately and within established deadlines.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Business/Operations background

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

QlikView

Job description

A growing global organization is seeking an Internal Operations Auditor to join its corporate audit team. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who enjoys understanding how businesses operate, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with leadership to strengthen processes and controls.

The Internal Operations Auditor will evaluate company operations, business processes, and internal controls across multiple locations. The successful candidate will work closely with employees and leadership teams to identify operational efficiencies, mitigate risk, and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

This position offers exposure to a diverse, international business environment and provides a strong foundation for career growth in auditing, operations, finance, and corporate leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct operational audits of company locations, departments, and business processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls and procedures.
• Perform risk assessments and assist with audit planning activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance cash flow, and strengthen operational performance.
• Analyze processes and recommend practical improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Document audit findings, prepare workpapers, and assist in drafting audit reports.
• Partner with management to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Support the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and programs.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
• Complete audit assignments accurately and within established deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience in auditing, operations, accounting, finance, compliance, or business process improvement.
• Knowledge of internal controls, operational auditing, or risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or multi-site operating environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Experience using QlikView or similar business intelligence/reporting tools.

Travel

• Approximately 15%-20% travel, including occasional domestic and international travel.
• Opportunity to visit operating locations and gain firsthand exposure to company operations.