Senior Auditor

Summary:

The Internal Audit Senior is responsible for executing internal audit engagements to assess the effectiveness of SBD internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves conducting comprehensive audits, identifying areas of improvement, and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks. The Internal Audit Senior will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement audit plans, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Note: Title and pay commensurate with experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Execute internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting phases (70% of time)
  • Audit Planning: Perform focused interviews to develop a risk-based audit work program.
  • Audit Fieldwork: Perform walkthroughs, testing and analytical tests in accordance with the audit program.
  • Audit Report: Draft and share with auditees the findings identified and work with them to obtain proper root causes and remediation plans.

• Participate on External Audit (EY) Direct Assist work including testing and inventory counts (30% of time)
• Utilize strong knowledge of risk assessment, accounting, finance, or operational experience to identify control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiency.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that may indicate potential risks or control weaknesses.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders to develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks to enhance the internal audit function.
• Demonstrate excellent organization, willingness to learn, and a love of travel to effectively perform audit engagements.
• Utilize effective communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Domestic and international travel approximately 30%
• Role requires regular movement/traversing across large production and distribution areas

Education or Experience:

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Operational related field
• 2-5 years work experience in operations or internal audit/public accounting experience
• CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Proven experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills (work closely with management, auditees, external auditors, etc.) with strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Opportunities:

• Add value to the business
• Have an impact on the bottom line
• Participate in special projects
• Work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds
• Work on a team that has full support of senior management and the Audit Committee

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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