Sr. Internal Auditor

Saint-Gobain; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking an Audit professional to join our Internal Audit team, providing risk‑based assessments across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, finance and R&D. You will conduct fieldwork, discuss observations with management, and contribute to audit reports and continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in internal or external audit or internal controls, strong data analytics skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years internal or external audit, or internal controls experience in manufacturing
• Experience with data analytics, visualization, process mining, or similar analytical tools
• Strong verbal and written communication, including senior leaders interaction

Responsibilities

• Perform interviews, testing, walkthroughs, data analytics, and process reviews to gather evidence supporting conclusions
• Develop audit observations and contribute to reports and presentations with root cause analysis and risk-based recommendations
• Support cross‑business reviews, knowledge sharing, and improvement of audit methodologies and tools
• Travel up to 25% (1 week per month) to assigned plant locations and interact with management

Skills

Data analytics tools

Visualization

Process mining

Communication skills

Synthesizing complex information

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Internal Controls Certification

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.
• 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

What do you bring?

• 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

What are our perks?

• 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
• 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 & DD, Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts

Why work for us?

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.