Sr. Internal Auditor

Imperial Brady; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Paid family leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Imperial Brady is seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor in North Bergen to lead financial and fraud investigations and strengthen internal controls. The role emphasizes independent review, root-cause analysis, and communicating findings with leadership.

You will work with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders, track remediation, and contribute to SOX readiness and data analytics-driven insights. You should have extensive audit experience, strong communication, and project management skills to guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field.
• 6+ years in Internal Audit, financial investigations, or related areas.
• Experience leading financial investigations from start to final report.
• Experience evaluating processes, controls, and financial risks.
• Strong collaboration with Legal, HR, Finance, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and fraud investigations with independent review.
• Plan and execute investigations including analysis and interviews.
• Prepare investigation reports with findings and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Track remediation and control improvements to completion.
• Lead audits and SOX readiness assessments per plan.
• Use data analytics to spot unusual transactions and trends.
• Develop and deliver fraud prevention and control training.
• Support program management and ongoing departmental initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative skills

Strong communication

Project management

Interviewing

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus. #imperialbradyjobs

• All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Brady and not a personal email address.**

Imperial Brady has a Sr. Internal Auditor role available in North Bergen! Join a strong and continuously evolving group, helping to continue to grow our business. If you’re eager for your next opportunity, Imperial Brady is a great place to take that next step.

You Will

• Lead financial and fraud investigations involving suspected misconduct, control failures, or other matters requiring independent review.
• Plan and execute investigations, including transaction analysis, document review, interviews, root-cause analysis, and evaluation of related control
• breakdowns.
• Prepare clear investigation reports and communicate findings, financial impact, and recommended corrective actions to Internal Audit leadership and
• management.
• Coordinate with HR, Legal and other internal stakeholders, and communicate with law enforcement or other external authorities as appropriate.
• Track investigation-related remediation and control improvements through completion.
• Lead and perform financial, operational, and business-process audits based on the Internal Audit plan.
• Perform SOX business-process assessments, including process documentation, risk and control identification, control design evaluation, testing, and remediation follow-up.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls and recommend practical improvements.
• Use data analytics to identify unusual transactions, trends, and potential control issues.
• Develop and deliver training related to fraud awareness, fraud prevention, internal controls, and SOX readiness.
• Partner with management to reinforce control ownership, documentation expectations, and escalation of potential fraud or control issues.
• Use investigation trends and audit findings to identify opportunities for targeted training and preventive controls.
• Support Internal Audit program management activities, including project tracking, remediation monitoring, status reporting, and coordination of department initiatives.
• Assist with SOX readiness planning, milestone tracking, and Audit Committee or management reporting.
• Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and other Internal Audit initiatives as needed.

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, financial investigations, forensic accounting, external audit, compliance, or internal controls.
• Experience leading financial investigations or other sensitive reviews from initial allegation through final reporting.
• Experience evaluating business processes, internal controls, and financial reporting risks.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, HR, Finance, Operations, and senior management.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate financial transactions, business processes, and internal controls.
• Strong interviewing, report-writing, and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to develop and deliver fraud prevention, internal control, and SOX training.
• Ability to effectively leverage AI, automation, and data-analysis tools to support investigations and audit work.

Preferred

• CPA, CIA, CFE, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience with SOX 404, business-process controls, and public-company internal control requirements.
• Experience conducting interviews, transaction analysis, root-cause analysis, and remediation follow-up.
• Experience working with law enforcement or other external authorities on investigation matters.
• Experience developing or delivering fraud awareness, internal control, or SOX-related training.
• Experience supporting PMO, integration, acquisition, or other cross-functional projects.
• Distribution or other high-volume transactional business experience.

Pay range: $87,000 - $116,000 annually.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.