Senior Internal Auditor

HNI Corporation; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNI Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, invites an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join its corporate headquarters on a hybrid schedule. You will plan, execute, and complete audits across financial, operational, IT, and SOX controls, ensuring compliance and driving efficiency in a large organization.

The role requires a CPA/CIA/CISA if possible, a bachelor's in accounting or finance, 3+ years in public practice or a public company, and 2+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• 2+ Experience in a manufacturing company (preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to embrace change and show flexibility in assignments and the work environment.
• Ability to earn credibility with those being audited.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audits and special projects to assess controls, including SOX, and drive efficiency.
• Lead financial, operational, and IT audit testing with risk-based focus.
• Develop value-added recommendations to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
• Prepare findings and audit reports, presenting audit findings to management and negotiating action plans.
• Build professional relationships with management to understand the business and improve communication.
• Work with external auditors to ensure SOX compliance.
• Apply tools and techniques to achieve audit efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Assist business leaders with identifying appropriate controls and provide guidance to other auditors.
• Maintain knowledge through professional development and ongoing learning.
• Travel up to 15% to support team collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Risk-based prioritization

Strong communication

Adaptability

Credibility with auditees

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA preferred

Job description

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging. We are adding aSenior Internal Auditor to our team. This person will work out of our corporate headquarters in Muscatine, Iowa on a hybrid schedule!

What You Will Do:

• Plan, execute, and complete audits and special projects to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of Financial, Operational, General IT Controls and IT Application Controls for SOX compliance, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and drive efficiency/effectiveness in operations.
• Leading assigned financial, operational, and/or IT audit testing to completion with quality work addressing specific areas of risk.
• Developing value-added recommendations to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
• Prepare findings and audit reports, presenting audit findings to management, and negotiating action plans to appropriately mitigate risk.
• Build professional relationships with business management and other teams to better understand the business and improve communication.
• Work with external auditors to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Applying tools and techniques to achieve audit efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Assisting business leaders with the identification of appropriate controls.
• Provide audit instruction, guidance, and assistance to other auditors.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise within the field by participating in professional development.
• Successfully plan, execute, and complete audits and special projects to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls (including SOX), ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and drive efficiency/effectiveness in operations.
• Travel periodically to support team collaboration and business needs, up to 15%.

What You have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• 2+ Experience in a manufacturing company (preferred) Think critically, prioritize efforts using a risk-based approach, and drive positive change in a large organization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to embrace change and show flexibility in assignments and the work environment.
• Ability to earn credibility with those being audited.

We look forward to hearing from you!