Senior Internal Auditor

Adient US LLC; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient US LLC seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex internal audits and the end-to-end SOX program across global operations. You will partner with management and external auditors to ensure SOX compliance, regulatory requirements, and company policies while delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness.

Based at the Central Tech Unit in Plymouth, MI, the role requires strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB, IFRS, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred; CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, PCAOB, IIA Standards, US GAAP, and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, quality assurance, remediation monitoring, and reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors and manage timelines and evidence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate control gaps.
• Review 302 certifications, identify themes, and support remediation plans.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation and administer Workiva dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

QAD

Workiva

Power BI

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor leads complex internal audits and the endtoend SOX program across global operations. Partners with management and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX, regulatory requirements, and company policies while delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational effectiveness. Reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit & Global SOX Compliance.

Core Responsibilities

SOX & Internal Controls

• Lead SOX risk assessment, scoping, control design, testing, quality assurance, remediation monitoring, and management reporting.
• Serve as primary SOX liaison with external auditors; manage timelines, evidence, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross function teams to identify, assess, and remediate control gaps, ensuring sustainable solutions and timely closure of issues.
• Review Section 302 certifications, identify themes/gaps, and support remediation plans.
• Maintain and enhance SOX documentation (RCMs, test procedures, templates) and administer Workiva (dashboards, issues, reporting).
• Deliver SOX and internal control training to control owners and testers.
• Lead SOX Program Maturity projects.

Internal Audit

• Execute functional, site, and specialized audits across planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assess compliance with company policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results to stakeholders at all levels and track timely, sustainable remediation of findings.

Business Partnership & Risk Advisory

• Build strong relationships with leaders; position Internal Audit as a trusted advisor.
• Monitor regulatory changes, industry trends, and emerging risks; embed leading practices.
• Up to ~20% domestic/international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years progressive experience in accounting, finance, internal/external audit with SOX leadership.
• Big 4 experience strongly preferred; CPA, CIA, CFE and/or CISA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, PCAOB, IIA Standards, US GAAP, and IFRS.
• Experience in global and/or manufacturing environments preferred.

Key Skills

• Strong analytical and criticalthinking skills; ability to translate complex issues for nontechnical stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with SAP, Hyperion, QAD, Workiva, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; high ethical standards and sound judgment.
• Selfdirected, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, global environment.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI