Senior Internal Audit & Risk Leader — Global Manufacturing

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead and strengthen the company’s internal audit function globally across operational, financial, compliance, and risk management activities.

The ideal candidate will partner with Finance, Operations, IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and HR to drive accountability and process improvement, balancing governance with business practicality in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive audit, accounting, compliance, or risk management experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or global operations environments.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and audit standards.
• Experience with SOX compliance, operational audits, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan based on enterprise risk assessments and business priorities.
• Manage operational, financial, compliance, SOX, and IT-related audits across domestic and international operations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management activities.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and operational risks while developing practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Monitor remediation activities and validate completion of corrective action plans.
• Support enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives and assist leadership in identifying emerging business risks.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization while maintaining audit independence and objectivity.
• Present audit findings, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership in a concise and actionable manner.
• Mentor and develop audit staff and support continuous improvement within the audit function.
• Drive standardization of audit methodologies, reporting, and documentation practices.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification

Tools

ERP systems

Data analytics tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IPG Photonics is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead and strengthen the company’s internal audit function globally across operational, financial, compliance, and risk management activities.

The ideal candidate will partner with Finance, Operations, IT, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and HR to drive accountability and process improvement, balancing governance with business practicality in a complex manufacturing environment.