Senior Internal Audit Analyst

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life. Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of fast-moving, growing company – especially candidates committed to quality, innovation and solving customer problems. Graco was proud to be named a Best Place to Work in Manufacturing and Production by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2021. The Opportunity Graco Inc. is looking for a Senior Internal Audit Analyst to join its dynamic team. The role includes international and domestic travel for four to six weeks per year. The Internal Audit team works as a feeder of talent to other roles at Graco. It’s the best place to start - contribute to the company right away using your technical / audit skills as we prepare you for the transition into your next career promotion. Come join us! Job Purpose The Senior Internal Audit Analyst conducts audits at domestic and international Graco locations to evaluate processes and controls with the objective of improving operational effectiveness, assessing compliance with financial accounting and reporting standards, and reviewing compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements. The Senior Internal Audit Analyst collaborates with the director to drive process and quality improvements within the department. Essential Duties Perform research, planning, formulation of audit programs, and assessment of risk. Conduct audit fieldwork with independence, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism; including conducting interviews, reviewing process and transaction flows, extracting data from corporate databases to analyze trends, detailed testing of transactions and processes, and making corroborative inquiries and observations. Develop and maintain clear and orderly workpapers that provide substantive evidence to support audit findings and recommendations. Summarize results of the audit, draft reports and recommendations and assist in obtaining management responses to reports and recommendations. Identify and lead the implementation of process improvements within the department. Lead live fraud, cybersecurity, and code of conduct training sessions. Assist the director in preparing fraud, anti-corruption, and ERM assessments Position Requirements Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or equivalent. 3 years relevant auditing and accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years of public accounting with publicly-traded company experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficient in auditing principles, practices, and procedures to complete complex assignments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Foreign language skills a plus. Strong interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, including financial systems and databases; data analytics experience a plus. Ability to deal effectively with all organizational levels. Ability to work independently. Ability to travel to domestic and international locations, up to 30%. Ability to work with highly confidential information. Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CFE) or working towards certification required. Proven Quality. Leading Technology. Launch your career with Graco! Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. Our expectations are high. That's why we are always looking to hire the brightest and the best!