Waters Corporation

Senior Internal Auditor

Waters Corporation$90K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
  • 3+ years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in public accounting or Big Four
  • Thorough knowledge of ICFR/SOX 404 and internal control frameworks
  • Proficiency in design and operating effectiveness testing of controls
  • Experience with financial operations and IIA Standards, GAAP, and SOX compliance
  • Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to reporting
  • Develop audit scopes and perform risk assessments
  • Conduct audit fieldwork and evaluate internal controls' effectiveness
  • Draft clear audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations
  • Facilitate meetings with management and stakeholders
  • Ensure timely remediation of audit findings through follow-ups
  • Support special projects, investigations, and advisory services

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with flexible scheduling
  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring
  • Engagement in diverse audit projects across various sectors
  • Collaboration with stakeholders and senior management
  • Exposure to international audit practices and business reviews
Full Job Description
Overview

The Senior Auditor will be responsible for planning and executing internal audit projects across financial, operational, compliance, and advisory areas as part of the annual internal audit plan. Approximately 60% of this role will be dedicated to Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR/SOX 404) activities, with the remaining time supporting operational audits, special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements.

Responsibilities include developing audit scopes, performing risk assessments, designing and executing audit procedures, conducting audit fieldwork, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and preparing reports that clearly communicate results and recommendations. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks, and recommend improvements that enhance control effectiveness and operational performance.

The position is based in Milford, Massachusetts, or New Castle, Delaware or, Sparks, Maryland and offers a hybrid work arrangement. The role includes domestic and international travel of approximately 20% to support audit fieldwork and business reviews.

Responsibilities

Additionally, the Senior Auditor will:
• Provide assurance to management regarding the adequacy of internal controls and the design and operating effectiveness of business processes.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting and follow-up activities.
• Facilitate opening, status, and closing meetings with management and key stakeholders.
• Execute and oversee design and operating effectiveness testing of key SOX and operational controls.
• Develop value-added recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of internal controls and business operations.
• Draft clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely and effective remediation.
• Assist with special projects, investigations, and advisory engagements, both independently and in collaboration with team members.
• Analyze business processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and leadership.
• Participate in annual risk assessments and audit planning activities.
• Mentor and support junior team members, as appropriate.
• Domestic and international travel required (approximately 20%).

Qualifications

Must possess high ethical standards, be self-motivated, and be a team player with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Three or more years of internal or external audit experience; public accounting, Big Four, or public company experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ICFR/SOX 404 requirements and internal control frameworks.
• Experience performing design and operating effectiveness testing of controls.
• Robust understanding of financial processes and business operations.
• Solid understanding of IIA Standards, GAAP, and SOX requirements.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with SAP / S4 HANA, Power BI and foreign language proficiency preferred.

About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation is a publicly traded Analytical Laboratory instrument and software company headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts. The company designs, manufactures, sells and services high performance liquid chromatography, ultra performance liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry technology systems and support products primarily in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Asia. The company's products are used by pharmaceutical, life science, biochemical, industrial, academic and government organizations working in research and development, quality assurance and other laboratory applications. Waters Corporation's products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force and independent distributors.
Learn more about Waters Corporation
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$20.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$521.5 million
Founded
1905
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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