Senior Internal Auditor

BRADY WORLDWIDE INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave benefits

Scholarship program

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking an Internal Audit professional to drive risk-based audits, coordinate with global leaders, and lead financial and operational assessments. The role demands strong SOX/GAAP knowledge, audit experience, and ability to travel internationally.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to examine controls, remediate findings, and ensure compliance across finance and operations, while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP, SEC reporting and accounting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and business cycles (order-to-cash, purchase-to-pay, inventory, payroll, financial reporting).
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong relationship-building skills.
• 1–3 years of related work experience; public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Collaborate with global business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Lead financial audits, operational assessments and strategic projects.
• Review evidence for policy compliance, procedures adequacy and control effectiveness.
• Assess management actions to remediate findings and control gaps.
• Prepare audit work papers for external audits.
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality.

Skills

SOX knowledge

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Audit experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. www.bradycorp.com .

This position is accountable for driving continuous improvement through a combination of financial audits, operational assessments and other special projects, while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and networking skills, an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other functional leaders, strong business acumen and a desire to understand and impact the business beyond finance and compliance and operate as a true business partner.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with the Internal Audit Manager in developing, structuring, and executing the annual risk-based audit plan
• Partner with global business leaders to align on strategic business initiatives
• Lead and conduct comprehensive financial audits, operational assessments, and strategic special projects
• Examine evidence obtained during audits with respect to compliance with policies, adequacy of procedures and effectiveness of controls
• Assess adequacy of management actions to remediate findings and control deficiencies
• Prepare audited workpapers on the behalf of external audit
• Maintain objectivity and confidentiality

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• Demonstrated understanding of SOX, US GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry practices, as well as general business processes and procedures (e.g., order-to-cash, purchase-to-pay, inventory, payroll and financial reporting)
• Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation and investigative skills
• 1-3 years related work experience (public accounting experience preferred)
• Position requires approximately 10-15% travel, including international

Desired Characteristics

• Certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)
• Experience with SAP preferred

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program