A Brief OverviewThe US LBM Manager, Internal Audit and Controls (Ops Audit & Fraud) will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive operational audits across the organization, identifying areas for improvement and providing strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. This role will involve developing audit plans, analyzing data, and communicating findings to key stakeholders. In addition, this position will be responsible for conducting fraud investigations in collaboration with the Legal department, perform root cause analysis, and recommend corrective actions. The skills necessary to succeed in this role include team management skills, strong multi-tasking and organization skills, strong understanding of internal controls, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate and partner with a diverse group of stakeholders while producing high-quality deliverables.
What you will do- Audit Planning and Execution:
- Conduct risk assessments to identify key operational areas for audit focus.
- Develop detailed audit plans, including scope, objectives, and testing procedures.
- Lead audit team in executing operational audits across various business functions.
- Perform data analysis and review of documentation to identify control deficiencies and potential areas for improvement.
- Issue Identification and Reporting:
- Clearly articulate audit findings and communicate key issues to management through comprehensive reports.
- Develop actionable recommendations to address identified control gaps and improve operational efficiency.
- Follow up on corrective actions taken by management to ensure implementation of recommendations.
- Team Management and Development:
- Supervise and mentor audit team members, providing coaching and development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative work environment within the audit team.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across different departments.
- Proactively communicate audit plans and progress to relevant management levels.
- Partner with stakeholders to implement recommendations and action plans.
- Manage the relationship with third parties (co-source team and external audit) to maximize support to the business while minimizing disruption to the business.
- Fraud Investigations:
- Collaborate with the Legal Department to create planning memo,
- Conduct investigation and draft conclusion memo including root cause analysis and recommendations.
- Partner with management to implement recommendations.
- Ad hoc Projects:
- Lead special projects as needed.
Required For All Jobs- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
Education Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline required.
Experience Qualifications- 8+ years of operational audit experience required.
- Big 4 Public Accounting experience preferred.
Skills and Abilities- MS Office experience required.
- Experience with data analytic tools e.g., IDEA, flowcharting tools e.g., Visio, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools e.g. AuditBoard a plus.
- SOX knowledge a plus.
Licenses and Certifications- Certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE preferred.
Travel Requirements- 20% Travel, overnight as needed.
