Senior Internal Auditor

L.K. Jordan & Associates; Portland (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

LK Jordan in Portland, Texas is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to assess financial, operational, and compliance processes, identify risks, and strengthen internal controls.

The role requires 4–6 years in internal auditing, preferably in manufacturing, with knowledge of SOX/ICFR. CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent preferred, and SAP experience is a plus. Onsite relocation may be required with ~10% travel.

Salary is $110K+ depending on experience; LK Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of internal audit experience in manufacturing or similar.
• Knowledge of SOX and ICFR.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work onsite in the Portland, TX area.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance activities.
• Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and risk management practices.
• Conduct audits covering procurement, inventory, and manufacturing operations.
• Assess compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Identify deficiencies and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare audit findings, reports and management recommendations.
• Collaborate with departments to develop corrective action plans and monitor remediation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Report writing

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

A global industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes, identify business risks, and recommend improvements to internal controls and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have strong internal auditing experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment, and the ability to independently assess complex business processes and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audits covering financial, operational, and compliance activities.
• Evaluate internal controls, business processes, and risk management practices.
• Conduct audits involving procurement, purchasing, contractor agreements, inventory, supply chain, and other manufacturing operations.
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare audit findings, reports, and recommendations for management.
• Collaborate with departments to develop corrective action plans and monitor remediation efforts.
• Participate in special audits, investigations, and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 4-6 years of experience in internal auditing, public accounting, or a related audit function.
• Experience conducting financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or a large industrial organization is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Experience with procurement, contractor compliance, inventory management, capital projects, or manufacturing business processes.
• Previous experience with a large multinational organization or public accounting firm.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus.

Additional Information

• Position requires working onsite in the Portland, Texas area.
• Relocation will be required for candidates outside commuting distance.
• Approximately 10% travel may be required.
• Salary is $110K plus depending on experience

LK Jordan is an equal opportunity employer.