Senior Internal Auditor

Lutz; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz in Omaha, Nebraska, is looking for an Audit Manager to lead audits across financial and operational controls within a complex manufacturing environment. This role offers true business exposure, managing the audit process from start to finish, and close collaboration with site leadership.

The ideal candidate will have 7–8 years of audit experience, a strong background in GAAP and SOX, and excellent communication skills. Join a team that values ownership and makes a real impact on business operations.

Qualifications

• 7–8+ years of audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple audit engagements across financial and operational controls.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate risk, assess processes, and review control effectiveness.
• Partner with accounting and leadership to improve controls.

Skills

Audit experience

Strong communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

If you’ve built your career in audit and you’re ready to move into shaping how a business operates, this is the kind of role that doesn’t come around often. You’ll step into a highly visible position where your work directly impacts how the business runs day to day. This is hands‑on, in the field, partnering with operations, finance, and leadership across a complex manufacturing environment role with our client.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role sits within a SOX-focused internal audit group, but the work goes beyond compliance. You’ll lead audits from start to finish, owning scope, execution, and communication, while helping strengthen processes across the business.

• Lead multiple audit engagements across financial, operational, and primarily SOX controls
• Own audits within a quick‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Conduct site visits to evaluate risk, assess processes, and review control effectiveness
• Review and coach team members on audit workpapers and testing quality
• Partner with accounting, controllership, and site leadership to evaluate and improve controls
• Identify gaps, communicate findings, and help drive practical remediation plans
• Contribute to improving audit methodology, documentation, and consistency across the function
• Support system implementations and evaluate control impacts across ERP and operational systems

What Makes This Role Different

• True business exposure: You’re not just auditing; you’re embedded in how the business operates
• Manufacturing complexity: Heavy focus on inventory, cost accounting, and operational controls
• Ownership: You’ll run your audits, manage timelines, and be accountable for delivery
• Global scope: Exposure to multiple sites and operations, both domestic and international

What They’re Looking For

Must‑Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–8+ years of audit experience (public accounting or internal audit)
• Prior experience evaluating internal controls
• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX, and risk assessment methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working on‑site with business leaders

Nice to Have:

• Manufacturing or inventory/cost accounting exposure
• Experience in SOX for a publicly traded company
• CPA, CIA, or CISA (helpful, but not required)
• Background in Big 4 or large public accounting environments