Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Senior Internal Audit Manager at The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. leads a global risk-based internal audit program covering operational, compliance, financial and technology audits to ensure alignment with IIA standards.

The role emphasizes team leadership and developing talent across regions. Based in Lake Oswego, OR, the position collaborates with business partners to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive cost efficiencies, while supporting transformation and AI initiatives

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, IT, or related field required.
• CIA certification required; may be substituted with 10+ years of internal audit experience plus commitment to complete certification within 1 year of start date.
• Other certifications such as CPA, CISA, CRMA and/or CFE are desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or consulting with increasing responsibilities, including experience managing and developing teams; manufacturing or leasing experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of professional standards and frameworks (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO).
• Experience preparing and reviewing process flowcharts, risk assessments, and audit work programs.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IT control environments; technology audit experience desirable.
• Effective, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain respect and confidence of stakeholders at all levels from staff to senior management.
• Business mindset and strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Skill, ability, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks and functions including effective time management to meet deadlines and balance priorities.
• Proven background in being self-managed and self-motivated.
• Foreign language capability and/or experience working with international teams is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Assist with the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan by conducting risk assessment interviews with key stakeholders and analyzing risk factors including, but not limited to, likelihood, significance, velocity of change, and susceptibility to fraud.
• Review engagement level risk assessments and scope. Review audit programs, flowcharts, test plans, and audit reports to ensure high-quality deliverables that are consistent with the IIA’s Global Internal audit Standards and industry best practices.
• Validate reportable issues, consult on management action plans, and maintain an up-to-date status report.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Manage and provide timely feedback to team members, in support of high-quality deliverables and professional development. Develop internal audit team staff and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Build effective working relationships with business and functional partners and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of audit status. Collaborate with business and functional partners to identify value-add opportunities through streamlining processes, improving efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing control effectiveness.
• Implement procedures and templates to track internal audit activities and resources and to demonstrate adherence to professional standards.
• Support and champion business transformation, automation and AI efforts as they are implemented at the Company and proactively lead such initiatives within the internal audit team.
• Keep abreast of key initiatives at Greenbrier, within the manufacturing industry, and within the internal audit profession.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Senior Director of Internal Audit, including occasional assistance with SOX compliance activities.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Ausbildung

CIA certification

Master’s degree desirable

Other certifications (CPA, CISA, CRMA, CFE) desirable

Jobbeschreibung

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Senior Internal Audit Manager develops and leads a team of internal audit professionals in executing Greenbrier’s global risk-based internal audit plan, including operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits, to ensure consistent application of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and industry best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist with the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan by conducting risk assessment interviews with key stakeholders and analyzing risk factors including, but not limited to, likelihood, significance, velocity of change, and susceptibility to fraud.
• Review engagement level risk assessments and scope. Review audit programs, flowcharts, test plans, and audit reports to ensure high-quality deliverables that are consistent with the IIA’s Global Internal audit Standards and industry best practices.
• Validate reportable issues, consult on management action plans, and maintain an up-to-date status report.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Manage and provide timely feedback to team members, in support of high-quality deliverables and professional development. Develop internal audit team staff and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Build effective working relationships with business and functional partners and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of audit status. Collaborate with business and functional partners to identify value-add opportunities through streamlining processes, improving efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing control effectiveness.
• Implement procedures and templates to track internal audit activities and resources and to demonstrate adherence to professional standards.
• Support and champion business transformation, automation and AI efforts as they are implemented at the Company and proactively lead such initiatives within the internal audit team.
• Keep abreast of key initiatives at Greenbrier, within the manufacturing industry, and within the internal audit profession.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Senior Director of Internal Audit, including occasional assistance with SOX compliance activities.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, IT, or related field required; master’s degree desirable
• CIA required; may be substituted with 10+ years of experience in internal audit plus commitment to complete certification within 1 year of start date
• Other certifications such as CPA, CISA, CRMA and/or CFE are desirable
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or consulting with increasing responsibilities, including experience managing and developing teams; manufacturing or leasing experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of professional standards and frameworks (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO)
• Experience preparing and reviewing process flowcharts, risk assessments, and audit work programs
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IT control environments; technology audit experience desirable
• Effective, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain respect and confidence of stakeholders at all levels from staff to senior management
• Business mindset and strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Skill, ability, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks and functions including effective time management to meet deadlines and balance priorities
• Proven background in being self-managed and self-motivated
• Foreign language capability and/or experience working with international teams is desirable

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work on-site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires travel to support business initiatives, as necessary
• Up to 10% of domestic and international travel required

Physical Activities and Requirements

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Not Applicable
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Not Applicable
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Not Applicable
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources [e-mail] call us at 503-684-7000.

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