Lead Internal Auditor: Controls & Process Improvement

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to oversee internal controls, risk management, and the full audit cycle in a manufacturing setting.

You will evaluate processes, identify control gaps, and partner with leadership to strengthen the control environment. You will lead planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, collaborating with Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing to implement practical improvements.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3-7 years of relevant experience in audit or public accounting.
• Preference for candidates from public accounting or manufacturing.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, processes and risk management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while building relationships across the org.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to translate audit findings into practical process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full internal audit cycle including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Evaluate internal controls across financial, operational and business processes.
• Identify control gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans aligned with priorities.
• Prepare audit findings and communicate results to management.
• Monitor remediation actions and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Support risk management and internal control framework development.

Skills

CPA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to oversee internal controls, risk management, and the full audit cycle in a manufacturing setting.

You will evaluate processes, identify control gaps, and partner with leadership to strengthen the control environment. You will lead planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up, collaborating with Finance, Operations, and Manufacturing to implement practical improvements.