Sr. Internal Auditor

Saint-Gobain; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team in the United States. You will perform fieldwork across multiple business areas, develop evidence-based observations, and contribute to improving risk management and internal controls.

Travel approximately 25% to plant locations is expected. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of audit or internal controls experience, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and comfort with data analytics and visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting strongly preferred).
• 3–5 years internal or external audit, or internal controls experience.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Audit fieldwork: interview, testing, walkthroughs, data analytics, and process reviews to support conclusions.
• Reporting & recommendations: develop clear observations and present root-cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Action plan follow-up: support closure of recommendations until implemented.
• Cross-functional reviews & knowledge sharing: participate in strategic reviews and improve audit methodologies.

Skills

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Data analytics tools

Visualization tools

Process mining

Job description

Saint-Gobain is consistently recognized among the world’s most innovative companies and leading employers. We value integrity, diversity of thought, continuous improvement, and a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Our Internal Audit team acts as a strategic business partner, helping management understand key risks and assess whether controls effectively support business objectives. Working across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, finance, HR, commercial operations, and R&D, auditors gain a deep understanding of how our businesses operate and create value.

Using advanced analytics and a risk-based approach, we identify opportunities to strengthen processes, improve decision-making, and enhance operational performance. Our work focuses on providing practical insights that support sustainable growth and continuous improvement.

Beyond audits, the team conducts cross-business reviews on strategic topics identified with the Group Executive Committee, bringing perspectives and benchmarking insights from across Saint-Gobain’s global operations. We also organize and present at internal events throughout the year to promote stronger risk management and internal control practices across the organization.

This role offers unique exposure to diverse businesses, meaningful interactions with senior leaders, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the performance and long-term success of Saint-Gobain.

Audit Fieldwork

• Audit cycles are 4 weeks in duration, with 1 week requiring travel to the assigned plant location
• Independently perform interviews, testing, walkthroughs, data analytics, and process reviews, gathering relevant, reliable and sufficient evidence to support conclusions
• Maintain professional objectivity, confidentiality and due professional care.
• Assess how key risks are managed and whether controls effectively mitigate those risks.
• Adapt audit work based on risk levels and control environment maturity.
• Discuss observations with management and validate findings.

Reporting & Recommendations

• Develop clear, concise, and evidence-based audit observations.
• Contribute to audit reports and presentations by performing root cause analysis, assessing, assessing business impacts, and proposing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Present observations related to assigned workstreams when appropriate.

Action Plan Follow-Up

• Support follow-up activities until recommendations are effectively implemented.

Cross-Functional Reviews & Knowledge Sharing

• Participate in cross-business reviews on strategic topics identified by Group leadership.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, risk assessment practices, and internal control tools.
• Support workshops, conferences, and training sessions that promote risk management, internal control awareness, and the sharing of best practices across Saint-Gobain

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

• Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

• Bachelor’s degree (Accounting is strongly preferred)
• 3-5 years Internal or External audit, or Internal Controls experience, preferably applied to manufacturing industry
• Previous experience with data analytic tools, visualization, process mining, or similar analytical tools
• Ability to synthesize complex information and identify practical, risk-based solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interaction with senior leaders
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt quickly to new business environments
• Ability to travel 25% (1 week a month)
• Saint-Gobain Internal Controls Certification is a plus
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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