Senior Internal Auditor

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to coordinate and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits across Daikin North America. You will lead engagements, evaluate internal controls, and partner with management to strengthen risk management and process efficiency.

Hybrid role based in Plymouth, MN with frequent collaboration across Finance, Operations, and IT. Requires 3–5 years in auditing, a related bachelor’s, and certifications such as CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE;

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE
• SOX/JSOX experience required
• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform operational, financial, compliance, and internal control audits per audit plan
• Develop risk-based audit programs and assess business risks
• Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and processes
• Draft observations and present findings to management and stakeholders
• Monitor remediation of audit findings and support action plans

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical thinking

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE certification

Tools

ERP systems SAP/Oracle

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for coordinating and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits across Daikin North America’s business units and corporate functions. This role evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, identifies opportunities to improve business processes, and provides recommendations to enhance risk management, governance, and operational efficiency. The Senior Internal Auditor will lead audit engagements, collaborate with stakeholders, and support the execution of the annual audit plan. This position requires a proactive, analytical professional capable of working independently in a dynamic manufacturing and distribution environment.

Location: Plymouth, MN – Hybrid

Your Responsibilities:

• Audit Execution & Risk Assessment Lead and perform operational, financial, compliance, and internal control audits in accordance with the audit plan
• Conduct risk assessments and develop audit programs tailored to identified business risks
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and business processes
• Identify control deficiencies, inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunities
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, data analysis, and documentation of audit procedures and results
• Ensure audits are completed on time and in accordance with Internal Audit standards and methodologies

Reporting & Recommendations

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit observations and recommendations
• Draft audit reports and present findings to management
• Facilitate agreement on corrective actions and implementation timelines
• Monitor and validate remediation of audit findings

Business Partnership

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with management across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, IT, Human Resources, and other functional areas
• Provide advisory support on process improvements, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies
• Assist management in understanding emerging risks and control expectations

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and control gaps
• Support the development of continuous auditing and monitoring initiatives
• Contribute to enhancements of audit methodologies, templates, and department practices

Special Projects

• Participate in fraud investigations, compliance reviews, and special projects as assigned
• Support enterprise risk assessments and strategic risk initiatives
• Assist with external auditor coordination and requests as needed

Your Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, or equivalent Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) required
• Ability to travel up to 40%
• Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build credibility across the organization
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial products, or multinational environments
• Knowledge of SOX/JSOX compliance and COSO framework
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms

Your Benefits:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions
• Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidays
• Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrual
• Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law
• Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,400 to $136,800 in Minnesota.

The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls.

Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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