Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

The Internal Audit Manager will assist the VP, Internal Audit with the development of the annual audit plan, risk assessment, administrative department activities. Additionally, this role will work directly with the internal audit leadership team for the recruitment, training, performance management, development, mentoring and coaching of the internal audit staff as well as manage external audit staff for support of the annual audit plan.

This role will manage financial and operational audits and internal control testing across MasterBrand Cabinets and its Operating Companies.

The Internal Audit Manager will oversee multiple projects and will apply an advanced knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, COSO framework of internal controls and the IIA Professional Auditing Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with annual audit plan and risk assessment.
• Prepare audit schedule along with staff allocation for audit projects based on the annual audit plan.
• Oversee the audit process cycle from planning, fieldwork, report issuance, and issue remediation in a timely manner.  This includes managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Accurately, timely and properly communicate to management audit issues, while partnering with management in identifying and assessing resolution options and expectations.
• Execute the approved annual audit plan, including scheduling and prioritization of resources.
• Review final audit communications, presentation of issues, and audit report to ensure appropriate quality and compliance.
• Continuously review the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit programs, recommend changes to improve processes.
• Follow-up on open audit findings and control deficiency remediation.
• Prepare executive summaries to review remediation progress with Management.
• Supervise and develop audit staff, to ensure the audit function adheres to industry standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
• Assist with staffing needs to achieve audit objectives, coordinate recruiting/hiring efforts and external audit staffing efforts, conduct interviews, assist in making hiring decisions, and onboard and train new auditors.
• Manage external consultants and outsourced staff effectively to ensure the audit department is achieving its objectives.
• Perform research on best practices, identify potential department operational efficiencies, and implement changes that could lead to efficient and effective audit practices.
• Assist in the preparation of periodic IA reports to Executive Management and the Audit Committee.
• Support the review of FCPA related internal controls and evaluation processes.
• Participates in acquisition control gap assessment and general financial statement review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 5 years of experience in public accounting (big four), internal audit, consulting, directly relevant experience.
• SOX and Financial audit experience in multinational companies.
• Ability to travel 30-40% annually (domestic & international).
• Expertise in manufacturing or consumer goods companies including but not limited to cost accounting knowledge.
• CPA or CIA certifications highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong mix of critical thinking and business acumen. Ability to execute internal audit to provide compliance assurance, while balancing value to the business through process and control enhancement recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to engage business process owners in a direct yet collaborative manner. Ability to lead others in a way that motivates and inspires them in a results-focused, continuous improvement environment.
• Display a “can do” attitude showing strategic thinking and is comfortable driving process improvements.
• Excellent organizational and execution skills, balancing multiple priorities in an efficient manner, moving assignments forward with high quality execution and minimal supervision. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication; clearly, concisely and with context communicates objectives and expectations.

• Ability to critically assess and simplify processes and controls and identify financial and operating control risks. General knowledge of IT controls and automated control and functionality is desirable.
• Experience or exposure to Oracle (desirable).
• Consistently demonstrates our MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment.

Culture:

• Demonstrates trust in the process of lean methodologies and tools. Approaches situations through a fact-based lens. Analyzes data, draws conclusions, make recommendations, and present findings. Critically assesses and simplifies processes and controls, and challenge business drivers and risks.
• Embraces the team through strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization, including diverse viewpoints. Seeks to understand and involves others in problem-solving. Proven track record of building a team and managing change.

• Moves forward through strong organizational and execution skills. Able to champion core issues, develop resourceful and creative solutions and drive results at all levels of the organization.  Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills are a must. Ability to drive successful execution of strategic plans. Adaptable and flexible to changing business conditions and priorities.

Additional Information

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. offers a wide spectrum of cabinetry products designed to satisfy every budget and lifestyle. With a large North America footprint and diverse team of nearly 13,000 employees, we help people fulfill their dreams of a comfortable, inviting home through innovations in fashion and functionality that bring family and friends together. We invite you to visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more about how we build employee opportunity, purpose, and reward into everything we do.

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.