Summary

The Senior Internal Audit Manager develops and leads a team of internal audit professionals in executing Greenbrier’s global risk-based internal audit plan, including operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits, to ensure consistent application of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and industry best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assist with the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan by conducting risk assessment interviews with key stakeholders and analyzing risk factors including, but not limited to, likelihood, significance, velocity of change, and susceptibility to fraud.
• Review engagement level risk assessments and scope. Review audit programs, flowcharts, test plans, and audit reports to ensure high-quality deliverables that are consistent with the IIA’s Global Internal audit Standards and industry best practices.
• Validate reportable issues, consult on management action plans, and maintain an up-to-date status report.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Manage and provide timely feedback to team members, in support of high-quality deliverables and professional development. Develop internal audit team staff and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Build effective working relationships with business and functional partners and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of audit status. Collaborate with business and functional partners to identify value-add opportunities through streamlining processes, improving efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing control effectiveness.
• Implement procedures and templates to track internal audit activities and resources and to demonstrate adherence to professional standards.
• Support and champion business transformation, automation and AI efforts as they are implemented at the Company and proactively lead such initiatives within the internal audit team.
• Keep abreast of key initiatives at Greenbrier, within the manufacturing industry, and within the internal audit profession.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Senior Director of Internal Audit, including occasional assistance with SOX compliance activities.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, IT, or related field required; master’s degree desirable
• CIA required; may be substituted with 10+ years of experience in internal audit plus commitment to complete certification within 1 year of start date
• Other certifications such as CPA, CISA, CRMA and/or CFE are desirable
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or consulting with increasing responsibilities, including experience managing and developing teams; manufacturing or leasing experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of professional standards and frameworks (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO)
• Experience preparing and reviewing process flowcharts, risk assessments, and audit work programs
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IT control environments; technology audit experience desirable
• Effective, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain respect and confidence of stakeholders at all levels from staff to senior management
• Business mindset and strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Skill, ability, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks and functions including effective time management to meet deadlines and balance priorities
• Proven background in being self-managed and self-motivated
• Foreign language capability and/or experience working with international teams is desirable

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work on-site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires travel to support business initiatives, as necessary
• Up to 10% of domestic and international travel required

Physical Activities and Requirements 

Frequency Key

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5- 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Frequently
• Stand: Occasionally
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend: Not Applicable
• Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Climb: Not Applicable
• Reach Forward: Occasionally
• Reach Upward: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Not Applicable
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Up to 10 lbs: Not Applicable
• 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
• 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable