Senior Internal Auditor

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Detroit, MI (Onsite)- Look for local or willing

Work Type: Contract (40 45 hrs/week)

Job Type: 4 6 months (extension to 12 months likely)

Notes:

Must have recent automotive manufacturing internal audit experience (plant-level required)

Public Accounting Audit exp + Internal Audit exp required

Must be able to relocate quickly to Detroit if not local (project could start as early as next week)

Key focus areas: SOX testing (production, payroll, purchasing, reporting), inventory audits (raw, WIP, finished, spares), tooling oversight, operational/financial audits, compliance reviews

AuditBoard experience strongly preferred

Video interview; USC/GC only

4 Keys:

1) Public Accounting Audit exp

2) Internal Audit exp

3)*If they don't live in the Greater Detroit area, they would need to be able to move very quickly there as this project could start as soon as later next week.

*Client had employee who needed to leave overseas for family reasons*

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor with recent automotive manufacturing experience for a hands-on contract assignment. This role will support internal audit activities at an automotive plant, with emphasis on SOX testing, inventory controls, tooling oversight, and operational/financial audits. The environment is fast-paced, with compressed timelines and high expectations for execution.

This is not a managerial role.

Execute SOX control testing related to production, purchasing, payroll, and financial reporting

Perform inventory audits across raw materials, WIP (work in progress), finished goods, and spare parts, ensuring counts and classifications tie to the ERP system and financial statements

Assess tooling controls, including procurement, storage, usage, depreciation, and safeguarding of high-value tools and equipment

Conduct operational and financial audits of plant processes, identifying control gaps and inefficiencies

Review compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards

Leverage AuditBoard (preferred) or similar audit software to document, track, and report testing and results

Requirements

Recent, relevant internal audit experience in the automotive industry (plant-level exposure required)

Solid execution experience in SOX testing, operational audits, and financial audits

AuditBoard experience strongly preferred; other audit software experience acceptable