Sr. Internal Audit

Internal Audit evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of all worldwide internal control processes on a rotating basis considering significance and risk as a service to Senior Management and its Board of Directors. The Internal Audit process encompasses the following major activities:

• Evaluate the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls to ensure the safeguarding and protection of assets from loss, reliability and integrity of financial information and compliance with policies, plans, procedures, and applicable laws & regulations.
• Support and help to manage the global SOX compliance program for the company.
• Supports the execution of a bi-annual risk assessment process and ensures a collaborative approach to risk identification.  
• Review processes and financial, operational and IT data to determine if it is consistent with established objectives, goals, policies, and external regulatory requirements. 

The successful candidate should have experience with all aspects of internal audits such as SOX compliance, financial accounting and reporting, internal control design, operational and compliance auditing. Experience from public accounting and/or Internal Audit at a global manufacturing company is desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and process management skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships and coordination with global stakeholders.

This is a hybrid role and will sit in our Parsippany, NJ office 2 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct audits consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies; support audits within the expected timeframe including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up activities and reporting to audit and senior management.  
• Support the company’s SOX Compliance program globally including the evaluation of the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls, testing of SOX controls and evaluation of completeness and accuracy of financial information in compliance with policies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit work can be leveraged to support an efficient annual external audit and ICFR assessment.
• Review controls regularly to ensure adequate design.  Provide guidance, identify improvements to control design and monitor remediation efforts.
• Assess financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Support fieldwork activities for IT audits.
• Prepare agenda for the audit interim and closing meetings.
• Document audit findings into audit report format and document management action plans in collaboration with management as audit fieldwork progresses.
• Adapt audit program and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the field.
• Finalize audit fieldwork and support audit report issuance consistent with report writing guidelines.
• 25% international and domestic travel.

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. in Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or working towards a certification is required.
• 3+ years audit experience with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with IT audits including IT general controls is a plus.
• Excellent written verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable working and learning independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding data analysis and AI tools is a plus (PowerBI, Microsoft Copilot, etc.).
• Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.
• Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Industry exposure to manufacturing, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $89,500 - $115,650 (subject to variation depending on physical location).

Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations. 

Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page. 

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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.