Chicago, IL, US,
60607
Full Time
7 November 2024Job details
Description
Senior Internal Auditor
The AZEK Company
This position can be located at our corporate headquarters in the West Fulton Market District of Chicago, IL, or at our Wilmington, OH and Scranton, PA manufacturing facilities with a hybrid work schedule.
The AZEK Company (www.azekco.com) is a $1 Billion and growing industry-leading manufacturer of beautiful, low-maintenance, and environmentally sustainable building products, with a focus on decking and outdoor living. Consistently recognized as the market leader in innovation, quality and aesthetics, products across AZEK’s portfolio are made from up to 100% recycled material and primarily replace wood on the outside of homes, providing a long-lasting, eco-friendly and stylish solution to consumers. We are committed to accelerating the use of recycled material in the manufacturing of our innovative products, keeping millions of pounds of waste out of landfills each year and revolutionizing the industry to create a more sustainable future. In June 2020, we completed a highly successful IPO (NYSE: AZEK).
At AZEK, we don’t just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. AZEK is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative-action employer.
We are thrilled to share that The AZEK Company was recognized in 2021 as a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The internal audit senior takes a leading role in providing a full range of financial, operational, and SOX audits and process improvement projects, ensuring that business units and departmental functions are aligned with company objectives, policies, and governmental regulations. The successful candidate will be provided with excellent opportunities for future growth within the organization. The senior auditor will report to the Vice President of Internal Audit.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and perform financial, operational, IT, and SOX audits.
- Lead the planning meetings with internal management and external audit firms to identify risks, opportunities, emerging trends, and to determine the scope of reviews/audits. Evaluate and examine accounting processes, policies, procedures, and systems at business units and the corporate office.
- Develop and execute audit procedures, including documenting processes and procedures, establishing testing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and identifying and documenting process and control issues.
- Evaluate the reliability and integrity of audit information, the efficient and effective use of resources, and the execution of business processes at business units.
- Maintain and monitor companywide RCM documentation, and work with the process owners to keep policies and control documentation updated.
- Prepare audit reports that identify and document the adequacy and effectiveness of management's controls, business risks, process improvements, and efficiency opportunities.
- Follow up / track issue remediation progress and advice on best practice remediation solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist VP of Audit with annual risk assessment, audit plan development, and resource planning.
Education and Experience
- Five plus years of current progressive public accounting/audit experience in a top-tier public accounting firm or in combination with other roles at a publicly traded company.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, or IT, is required.
- CPA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP, auditing standards, SEC public company reporting, and ITGC is required.
- Strong knowledge of SOX 404 compliance, COSO 2013, and internal control assessment required.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems is a plus.
- Ability to develop effective financial, operational, and performance audit programs.
- Experience with drafting process workflow documentation.
- Audit experience in manufacturing is a strong plus.
- Must be comfortable with all aspects of the financial audit cycle, including risk assessment and scoping, designing and executing audit procedures, and proposing and presenting audit recommendations to senior management.
Desired Characteristics and Traits:
- Results Oriented: An energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong bias for action and a strong desire for results who gets the job done.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Always learning, willing to take risks, and striving to improve all parts of the DNA.
- High Energy and Initiative: Highest work ethic and passion to excel. Takes initiative to overcome obstacles and can handle a degree of ambiguity.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: A highly motivated team player who can work effectively within the Internal Audit team and across the organization. The ability to constructively reconcile differences openly and professionally and contribute positively to the team dynamic. Able to function independently and identify opportunities to make positive contributions to audits, the team, and the operation.
Compensation for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The annual salary for this role based in Chicago is $115,000 to $125,000. The annual salary for this role based in Wilmington, OH is $100,000 to $110,000. The annual salary for this role based in Scranton, PA is $95,000 to $105,000. In addition to base salary, we offer generous bonus and incentive opportunities that significantly increase earning potential.
“Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.”