Internal Auditor

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

 

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of this Position:

Valmont’s Internal Audit team provides valuable insight into Valmont’s global operations and strategic initiatives. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the organization, develop deep business knowledge, and build a strong foundation for future career growth within finance, accounting, or operations.

The Internal Auditor supports Valmont’s Internal Audit function by executing risk-based internal audits and performing substantive audit procedures across U.S. and select global operations. Reporting to the Sr Director Financial Audits, this role participates in audit planning, performs audit testing and financial analysis, evaluates internal controls, and helps identify operational and financial risks.

The Internal Auditor works closely with Corporate Accounting, Controllership, and operational teams to support execution of the annual internal audit plan and promote effective risk management and governance practices. This position provides exposure to a wide range of business functions and global operations while building core audit, financial analysis, and business process knowledge.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the execution of audit engagements including planning support, walkthroughs, fieldwork, and documentation for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Perform substantive audit procedures including data analysis, transaction testing, account reconciliations, and analytical review procedures to evaluate financial and operational results.
• Perform process walkthroughs with business stakeholders to document key processes, identify risks, and understand control activities.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, or potential areas of risk.
• Prepare clear, organized, and well-documented audit workpapers that support testing procedures and audit conclusions.
• Assist in developing clear, concise audit findings and recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational processes.
• Coordinate information requests with Corporate Accounting, Controllership, and site finance teams to obtain documentation.
• Assist with tracking remediation activities and validating the resolution of audit findings.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and promote awareness of internal control best practices.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit.
• Experience performing substantive audit procedures, financial analysis, and transaction testing.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20–30%.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or progress toward certification.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting environments.
• Experience using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, IDEA, or similar tools) to support audit testing.
• Experience auditing manufacturing or global operations environments.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.