Manager, Internal Audit

Summary

The internal auditor manager is responsible for leading a variety of internal audit projects and driving efforts to support the function’s transformation initiatives, reporting to the Internal Audit Director.  As a manager you will participate in discussions on risk across the Company and serve as the primary point of contact with the business for our audit projects.  Lincoln’s employee development programs will help to develop future skills and knowledge that encourages promotion from within across functional areas. 

**Preferred candidates must be in close proximity (within 100 miles) of our Cleveland, OH area office to attend monthly onsite meetings in addition to travel to our facilities domestically and globally.

In addition to competitive pay, Lincoln Electric offers a lucrative annual incentive plan, student loan repayment program PLUS tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and many more outstanding benefits! 

What You Will Do

•    Performs analysis and provides leadership of Sarbanes-Oxley, Compliance, and Operational Audit engagements.  Includes planning, development, and execution of audit programs for key accounting and operational processes.
•    Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy. Significant opportunity to make an impact to the organization via current digital transformation initiatives, including a key focus on data analytics.  Go beyond traditional audit approaches and help create a better way of working.
•    Opportunity to work for a company and function that operates in a challenging environment, with an emphasis on career development, rewarding performance and innovation, cross-functional opportunities, and promoting work life balance. 
•    Performs testing of key controls and processes. Prepares work papers to support audit scope, objectives, risk analysis, findings and conclusions reached.  Provide recommendations and process improvement ideas for incorporation in to final audit reports.
•    Partners with external auditors in completing interim and year-end testing procedures in order to attest to the accuracy of the consolidated financial statements.
•    Develops programs and systems to ensure timely and technical compliance with all appropriate accounting standards and reporting regulations.  Assist in various special projects throughout the year.
 

Education & Experience Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, Master's degree preferred. 
•    CPA, CIA, CFE certifications are preferred.  
•    1-3 (or more) years' experience in a Manager role of audit work required, with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred; 3-6 years total experience in audit/ public accounting will also be considered
•    Excellent technical, analytical, presentation, and written communication skills.
•    Thorough knowledge of auditing methodologies and approaches. Strong understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
•    Experience with SAP and data analysis tools (Alteryx, Tableau, RPA development) preferred.
•    Expectation for travel (domestic and international) approximately 10-20% of time annually, with flexibility and ability to work around schedule conflicts. 
•    Language skills and international work experience preferred.