Quatre Recursos Humanos - Chicago, IL

posted 5 days ago

Full-time - Senior
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

About the position

The Senior Manager of Internal Audit position at a rapidly growing $1B SEC Pharmaceutical Company located in the Northern Chicago Suburbs is a permanent role focused on ensuring adherence to prudent financial and operational controls while managing resources efficiently and effectively. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in building the audit department from the ground up, providing them with firsthand experience in establishing and implementing audit processes. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in internal auditing, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry, and offers opportunities for upward mobility within the organization. The Senior Manager will be responsible for conducting annual Internal Audit risk assessments, preparing quarterly Audit Committee Decks, and leading Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence reviews. They will also assess compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations and corporate policies, applying the updated COSO Framework related to external financial reporting. The role requires planning and conducting business process reviews to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, as well as assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The Senior Manager will communicate audit findings to management, assist in preparing audit reports with actionable plans, and train and develop audit staff during project execution. This position requires a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and project management skills, who can work independently and is willing to learn new concepts and business practices.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with annual Internal Audit risk assessment.
  • Assist in preparation of quarterly Audit Committee Decks.
  • Conduct and/or lead Mergers and Acquisitions due diligence reviews.
  • Conduct and/or lead reviews to assess compliance with SOX (302 and 404) and established corporate policies.
  • Assist in application of updated COSO Framework related to external financial reporting.
  • Plan, conduct, and lead business process reviews to evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over business operations.
  • Conduct and/or lead business process reviews to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
  • Conduct and/or lead reviews to assess the integrity of financial statements and evaluate adequacy and efficiency of accounting, financial, and operating procedures.
  • Assist in preparation of audit reports with appropriate action plans that aid management.
  • Effectively communicate audit findings with management personnel.
  • Assist management on special projects and assignments as needed.
  • Train and develop audit staff during project execution.
  • Serve as liaison between management and External Auditors.

Requirements

  • BA in Finance/Business Administration, Accounting, or relevant field required.
  • 8-12 years of experience with public accounting firm and/or large corporation's internal audit department, preferably with financial process and operational experience.
  • Pharmaceutical Industry experience a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
  • Strong team player.
  • Customer focused.
  • Problem solving abilities with experience performing complex analyses and analyzing and identifying risks.
  • Independently perform tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and business practices.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, COSO internal control framework, data analytics, and operational auditing.
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, or Chartered Accountant highly desired.
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