Auditor, Internal Expert

Summary

We are looking for a well-rounded business relationship partner as an Auditor Internal Expert to help preserve and enhance enterprise value through actionable insight. This position will manage a group of high-performing professionals focused on supporting the business as the third line of defense, driving continuous improvements, and leading change to impact performance through disciplined execution. You must be passionate about helping others succeed and willing to think outside the box while building long-lasting partnerships across the business. A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a high sense of urgency the ability to drive profitable change.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and execute a risk-based audit plan for four diverse business segments in agronomy, energy, global gran & processing, and business services.
• Enhance the Internal Audit capability by using technology, tools and data analytics to develop a more data-driven, data visualization, and risk-based approach to audits.
• Leverage new automation technologies around robotic process automation to help drive efficiencies and continuous improvements within internal audit processes and within the business functions.
• Establish strong business partnerships and lines of communication with senior executives in finance, compliance, and operational functions, including quarterly updates to the audit committee.
• Act as a strategic business partner in evaluating and recommending business practices on operational and strategic issues.
• Develop a high performing team culture and help others succeed.
• Travel up to 20% domestic and international

Requisitions

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience to include;
• Minimum of 2 years of direct external or internal audit experience
• Minimum of 6 additional years in any combination of the following areas;
• Internal Controls, Finance/Accounting, Risk/Compliance, Planning & Analysis, Business Development, Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

Desired:

• Proven leadership experience and talent development history
• Collaborative, solution-focused approach to solving business challenges
• Continuous improvement and results-oriented mindset
• Previous experience in risk assessment, controls analysis and Lean methodologies
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• CPA, CMA, IIA, or CIA certification
• Experience in Commodity Trading, Agricultural or Energy
• SAP systems experience
• Experience at a large multi-national company
• Experience with a public accounting firm working with large, diverse organizations.