Cerberus Capital Management

Senior Internal Audit

Cerberus Capital Management$90K — $120K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3+ years, or 8+ years without a degree
  • Minimum of 1 year in a lead auditor role
  • Strong understanding of risk-based audits across operational, financial, and technology domains
  • Experience engaging with senior management and stakeholders
  • Preferred certifications include CPA, CIA, or CISA.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive audit engagements from planning to reporting
  • Apply risk-based methodology to focus on high-impact areas
  • Develop clear audit issues with defined root causes and impacts
  • Act as the main contact for audit stakeholders, ensuring effective communication
  • Communicate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Coach and guide less experienced auditors to improve team capability
  • Enhance audit processes and methodologies for better efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package to support employee wellbeing
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Access to continuous improvement initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment with leadership development opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Overview

The Senior Internal Auditor will perform and lead risk based internal audit and advisory engagements across operational, financial, and technology areas.

 

This role is designed for an experienced auditor who can independently manage audits, partner effectively with business leaders, and progressively assume expanded leadership responsibilities.

 

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to translate risks into practical, value adding insights for management.

 

To be successful in this position your focus will be on Internal and External Audits not Internal Controls

Responsibilities

Audit Execution & Leadership

  • Lead audit engagements end to end, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, fieldwork, issue development, and reporting.
  • Apply risk based judgment to tailor audit procedures and focus on areas of highest impact.
  • Develop clear, well supported audit issues that articulate root cause, risk, and business impact.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for audit stakeholders, fostering open communication and constructive relationships.
  • Effectively communicate audit observations and recommendations to management, including senior leaders.
  • Navigate differing perspectives while maintaining independence and professional credibility.

Coaching & Development

  • Provide guidance and informal coaching to staff auditors and less experienced team members.
  • Review audit workpapers and deliverables to reinforce quality, consistency, and professional standards.
  • Begin to model Manager level behaviors, including prioritization, delegation, and constructive feedback.

Continuous Improvement & Growth

  • Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and ways of working.
  • Identify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, quality, and business relevance.
  • Take on progressively broader responsibilities.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of audit, accounting or finance experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

  • Master's degree and at least 3 years of audit, accounting or finance experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

  • At least 8 years of audit, accounting or finance experience
  • At least 1 years of lead experience
Additional Requirements
  • Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
  • 5+ years of internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading audits or workstreams independently.
  • Exposure to operational, financial, IT, or integrated audits preferred.
  • Experience working with senior or executive level stakeholders.
  • Strong risk assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to see the 9big picture.9
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive audiences.
  • Sound professional judgment and the confidence to challenge constructively.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Leadership mindset with interest in mentoring others and growing into formal people management responsibilities.
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification preferred or in progress.

 

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

About Cerberus Capital Management

Cerberus Capital Management is a private equity firm that specializes in distressed investing. The firm was founded in 1992 by Steve Feinberg and William L. Richter. Cerberus has invested in a variety of industries, including automotive, healthcare, real estate, and retail. The firm is known for its aggressive approach to investing and has been involved in several high-profile deals, including the acquisition of Chrysler in 2007.
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