Senior Financial Internal Auditor

prattexternalcareersite; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Atlanta, GA to strengthen internal controls across our manufacturing and distribution operations. You will lead risk-based audits, develop testing programs, and partner with management to improve processes and governance.

We value a CPA/CIA/CFE, 4–6 years of relevant experience, and strong COSO/GAAP knowledge. Expect travel up to 40% with a focus on risk-based insights and team mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of internal audit or public accounting experience.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, COSO, and global audit standards.
• ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and data analytics in audits.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and develop risk-based audit programs.
• Plan, lead, and execute complex financial and operational audits.
• Evaluate internal controls and COSO design and effectiveness.
• Draft clear audit observations with root-causes and recommendations.
• Present findings to management and drive remediation actions.
• Mentor junior auditors and coordinate with plant/division teams.
• Utilize data analytics tools (Power BI) and AI models to improve audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/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.

Pratt Industries is America's 4th largest paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.