SOX-Focused Internal Auditor — Manufacturing

Century Aluminum; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Aluminum Company is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. This role conducts audits to evaluate internal controls, assess risk, and recommend process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include SOX testing, audit planning, control testing, and drafting reports for senior management and the Audit Committee. Travel 15–30% is required; CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of public accounting, internal audit, or related operational experience.
• Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, GAAP, and SOX compliance.
• Understanding of COSO framework and its application to ICFR.

Responsibilities

• Support annual SOX testing along with a broad range of financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Support audit planning, including risk assessment and scope development.
• Perform detailed testing of controls and transactions to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct interviews with personnel to gather information and understand business processes.
• Document audit work papers in accordance with standards.
• Draft audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations for Senior Management and Audit Committee.
• Establish and maintain relationships with multiple reporting levels and explain deficiencies to gain action plans.
• Perform financial analysis to identify risks and drive improvements.
• Serve as a key contact to management on internal control matters.
• Coordinate with external auditors for audits and special projects.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

GAAP

COSO

Excel

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/MIS

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Century Aluminum Company is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to join our dynamic team. This role conducts audits to evaluate internal controls, assess risk, and recommend process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include SOX testing, audit planning, control testing, and drafting reports for senior management and the Audit Committee. Travel 15–30% is required; CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE are preferred qualifications.