Sr. Internal Auditor, Americas

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Hybrid - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Kohler Company’s Internal Audit team helps the Company achieve its objectives by partnering with the businesses, performing risk-based audits and sharing an objective assessment of operational, financial, and compliance risks. The Senior Internal Auditor will plan, execute and report on internal audit assignments under the direction of the Manager, Internal Audit. This role may serve as a project lead over a team of auditors (typically 1-3) or perform projects independently. This role is based in Kohler, Wisconsin.

This role will include up to 30% travel to Kohler locations within the Americas region to complete audits.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter that is knowledgeable in risk- based auditing. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations is preferred.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conducting 6-8 individual internal audit assignments per year.

• Primary responsibility for the ownership and execution of audits defined in the audit plan, ensuring

• the highest level of service quality and client satisfaction including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.

• Undertaking comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to each assignment to ensure that the engagement identifies potential business risks.

• Ensuring that detailed audit work is effectively focused on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

• Leverage data analytics and technology to drive deeper risk coverage and insights to business partners.

• Ensuring that recommendations are clearly presented to and agreed to by management, and that a subsequent audit report is issued promptly.

• Tracking that all agreed recommendations are subsequently implemented.

• Develop effective relationships with management to gain a strong understanding of the business.

• The position holder is likely to be called upon to be a team member or team leader on various special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

• Being a role model for the company's values and demonstrating the highest ethical standards.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting, finance, business administration, computer science, or operations management

• Minimum three years of experience working in internal or external audit

• Preferably holds a professional certification (i.e. CIA, CPA, CMA, etc.)

• Team-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work closely with people at all levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action

• Project management

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Data analytics and SAP experience is preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $79,500 - $100,450. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.