Sr Manager, Internal Audit

The successful candidate should have experience with key aspects of internal audits such as SOX compliance, financial accounting and reporting, internal control design, operational and compliance auditing. Experience from public accounting and 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:

The Sr. Manager, Internal Audit evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of worldwide internal control processes on a rotating basis considering significance and risk as a service to Senior Management and its Board of Directors.

The Sr. Manager, Internal Audit process encompasses the following major activities:

• Lead audits consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies; complete audits within the expected timeframe including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up activities and reporting to audit and senior management.  

• Oversee 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 internal 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, as applicable

• Document audit findings into audit report format and align on management action plans in collaboration with management as audit fieldwork progresses.

• Adapt audit program and procedures where necessary as observations/new information is uncovered in the field.

• Finalize audit fieldwork and support audit report issuance consistent with report writing guidelines.

• Consult on new business initiatives, system implementations, accounting policy changes, personnel changes and acquisitions and assess the impact of the changes on internal controls.

• 25% international and domestic travel.

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. in Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is required.

• 8+ years audit experience with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.

• Experience in performing annual Internal Audit risk assessments to identify areas that represent the greatest risks to the company

• Experience in developing annual audit plans and communicating to executive leadership

• Extensive experience in leading various types of audits (e.g., financial, operational, compliance, third-party, share service center, etc.)

• Involvement in managing IA governance and ensuring policies, procedures, testing templates and activities remain current and in compliance with the IIA’s Audit Standards.

• Proficiency in managing SOX programs including scoping, designing key controls, assessing the adequacy and completeness of controls and processes to ensure mitigation of the risk of material misstatement in our financial statements

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong understanding of business processes and related controls

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Self-motivated individual with ability to operate independently

• Strong project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills

• Experience with IT audits including IT general controls is a plus

• 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: $137,1000 - $181,650 (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 and an annual LTI award. 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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