Senior Internal Auditor

Crh-bc0817a9; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH is a leading building materials group seeking a Senior Internal Auditor at our Atlanta corporate office with a hybrid work model. You will drive efficiencies, strengthen the control environment, and enhance risk management across CRH’s operations.

You will collaborate with teams worldwide, analyze complex processes, and provide practical audit guidance to improve performance and governance within a dynamic, global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting or industry roles.
• Experience with SOX, corporate governance, internal controls, compliance, and substantive testing.
• Willingness to travel ~30% with a full, clean driving license.
• Exposure to data analytics and the use of Excel, Power BI and Tableau.
• Familiarity with audit software and data analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to professional standards.
• Communicate proactively with senior team members regarding progress and concerns.
• Evaluate internal controls and document findings using professional audit techniques.
• Use audit software to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide practical solutions and guidance to improve risk management and internal processes.
• Build trust and transparency with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and control environments.
• Liaise with senior management across the CRH group and operating companies.
• Engage in initiatives that enhance audit methodology, technology, and team development.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Audit software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Internal Auditor (527398)

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will work as part of a team responsible for driving better efficiencies, strengthening the control environment, and enhancing CRH’s performance and growth through improved operational and financial risk management. You will build relationships with diverse companies and cultures across CRH worldwide, gaining exposure to a broad range of business environments. To be effective in this role, you must be capable of thinking through and improving complex business processes—both financial and operational—while demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain a broad experience across the CRH group, with potential to progress into more senior roles within internal audit or other business functions.

Job Location

This role is based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA – hybrid work schedule

Job Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to professional standards.
• Communicate proactively with senior team members regarding progress and concerns.
• Evaluate internal controls and document findings using professional audit techniques.
• Use audit software to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide practical solutions and guidance to improve risk management and internal processes.
• Build trust and transparency with stakeholders to enhance collaboration and control environments.
• Liaise with senior management across the CRH group and operating companies.
• Engage in initiatives that enhance audit methodology, technology, and team development.

Job Requirements

• An understanding of group financial policies and standards.
• Knowledge of financial data analysis concepts, data gathering techniques, basic excel proficiency & data quality awareness. Ability to analyze data and trends to pinpoint underlying issues.
• An understanding of SOX compliance requirements & control testing methodologies.
• Develop audit programs to address the risks identified and to execute audit work effectively and adjust where required.
• Identify and assess any known or potential weaknesses in financial and accounting policies, systems, tools, processes and controls.
• Clearly and concisely document audit work to support reporting.
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Comfortable with change and open to suggesting improvements to existing procedures to drive greater efficiencies and streamline processes within assigned area.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in public accounting or industry roles.
• Experience in SOX, corporate governance, internal controls, compliance, and substantive testing.
• You are willing to travel to CRH companies, with a travel component of around 30%. A full, clean driving license is essential to support travel requirements.
• Exposure to data analytics and the use of relevant tools including Excel, Power BI and Tableau.
• Familiarity with the use of audit software and data analytics tools

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.