Internal Audit Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Internal Audit Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act, and other relevant legal requirements
• Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates
• Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place
• Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting
• Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)
• Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation
• Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives
• Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions
• Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan
• Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team
• Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Education Preferred: Master's Degree

Field of Study Preferred: Accounting or related field 

Required Work Experience: 8 plus years of experience working in an assurance functions (Audit, Internal Control, SOX Compliance) of a publicly-traded manufacturing company and/or public accounting firm 

Required Training/Certifications:  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 

Required Computer and Software Skills:  

• Audit Management Software: Proficiency using TeamMate (preferred), AuditBoard, or Workiva
• Data Analytics Tools: Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as MS Power BI, Tableau, QlikView
• ERP Systems:  Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics
• General Office Tools: Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace products for analyses, documentation, reporting, presentations, and communication.

Travel Requirements:  15-30% (primarily U.S. and Canada; other international possible)

Additional Requirements:

• Extensive, in-depth knowledge of SOX, internal controls, financial reporting, and risk management processes
• Strong analytical and critical thinking mindset, with the ability to understand complex business processes and systems, and identify and assess risks and controls
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in presenting complex information to various stakeholders and influencing positive change and action.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and develop staff
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary 
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs 
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays 
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day