Senior internal auditor

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and conduct SOX control design and effectiveness assessments, full-scope integrated audits, process reviews, and special projects.
• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assess organizational risks and contribute to the development of the annual audit plan based on risk priorities.
• Administer the ERC/SOX management tool, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of controls and testing results.
• Collaborate with external auditors to align audit efforts and maintain appropriate reliance on internal audit work.
• Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and reports that communicate findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance audit procedures and provide insights into business operations and control effectiveness.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements, industry standards, and professional guidance to ensure audit practices remain aligned with current expectations and compliance obligations.
• Support remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies and monitor progress toward resolution.
• Build strong relationships with business partners to promote a culture of accountability, risk awareness, and improvement.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and templates as part of the function’s transformation.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3–6 years of experience in internal controls, auditing, and risk management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Big 4 Public Accounting Firm experience working with multinational, publicly traded companies strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with CMS and OneStream is a plus.
• Experience administering audit management tools such as Workiva preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on regulatory changes and industry trends.
  
  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties. Squat or bend to perform various duties. Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.