Sr. Internal Auditor

Baker Hughes Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Parental leave

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company seeks a Sr. Internal Auditor to drive value through risk-based assurance and data-driven insights across global operations.

You will partner with the business to strengthen governance, controls, and performance using analytics, GenAI, and automation. The role requires CPA or CIA certification, 2+ years in public accounting/internal audit, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams while communicating with executives.

Qualifications

• CPA or CIA certification is required or very strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in Big 4, mid-tier public accounting, or internal audit in a multinational corporation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills in finance, accounting, and auditing.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using technology to generate insights and solve problems (AI, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL/Galvanize, Python).
• Ability to lead workstreams, coach peers, and influence senior stakeholders with clarity.

Responsibilities

• Execute assurance and advisory engagements end-to-end from scoping and planning through fieldwork, reporting, and executive presentations.
• Analyze data, processes, risks, and opportunities to deliver value-added conclusions and recommendations.
• Identify areas for improvement and communicate recommendations to business leaders.
• Design and deploy data-driven approaches using analytics, visualization, GenAI, and automation to expand coverage and surface insights traditional methods miss.
• Interact with executives to ensure engagements deliver value and inform enterprise-level changes.
• Lead initiatives in analytics, agile audit methodology, recruiting, training, or quality assurance.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel willingness

GenAI awareness

Education

CPA certification

CIA certification

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

ACL/Galvanize

Python

Job description

Sr. Internal Auditor Driving Value Through Risk-Based Assurance and Data-Driven Insights Enhancing Governance, Controls, and Business Performance Across Global Operations Partner with the best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company operating in more than 120 countries, making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. The Internal Audit function partners with the business to strengthen governance, enhance risk management, and improve operational performance through innovative assurance and advisory services. Leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies, the team delivers insights that enable smarter decisions and long-term value creation.

Fuel your passion The Internal Audit function strengthens controls and governance while leveraging technology to improve business processes, uncover potential opportunities and enhance risk understanding. Collaborate with teams and build on your skills and competencies on data-driven engagements covering the breadth of Baker Hughes’ operations across geographies, product lines, and functions.

As a Sr. Internal Auditor, you will:

• Execute assurance and advisory engagements end-to-end from scoping and planning through fieldwork, reporting, and executive presentations in collaboration with team members and business partners.
• Analyze data, processes, risks, and opportunities to deliver value-added conclusions and recommendations.
• Identify areas for improvement and effectively communicate recommendations to business leaders.
• Design and deploy data-driven approaches using analytics, visualization, GenAI, and automation to expand coverage and surface insights traditional methods miss.
• Interact with executives to ensure engagements deliver value and inform enterprise-level changes.
• Shape the future of the Internal Audit function by leading initiatives in one or more areas: analytics and AI enablement, agile audit methodology, recruiting and campus relations, training, or quality assurance.

To be successful in this role you will:

• A CPA (or equivalent) and/or CIA certification; data/analytics certifications are a plus.
• 2+ years of experience in Big 4, mid-tier public accounting, or internal audit in a multinational corporation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applied in finance, accounting, and auditing.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, problem-solving, and ability to manage ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using technology to generate insights and solve problems, such as Ai, Power BI, Alteryx, ACL/Galvanize, Python, or comparable tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead workstreams, coach peers, and influence senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%).
• A genuine commitment to continuous professional development and a desire to grow into future leadership roles within Baker Hughes.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best varies. In this role, we offer flexible working arrangements where possible, while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and connection across our teams.

We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, develop talent at all levels, and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability protection programs
• Tailored financial and retirement programs
• Education assistance and ongoing development support
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health and welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). Coverage options and contribution levels will depend on your elections, base salary, and plan requirements. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses, subject to applicable plans and policies.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Specialist - Internal Audit & Control

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias.

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.