Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Internal Audit Manager

Stepan is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to join our Finance team in Northbrook, IL. In this role, you will report to the Director of Internal Audit. In this role you will plan and execute financial, operational, and compliance audits of various functions and processes. Your responsibility will include identifying process/control gaps, helping develop action plans to resolve the issues identified, and communicating results to stakeholders including management and the Audit Committee.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead audit teams in the planning, audit plan development, execution, and wrap up of financial, operational, and compliance audits of Company locations and processes.
Communicate audit results to all stakeholders, agree upon value added action plans to address issues, and prepare well written audit reports.
Manage the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance program related to internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance. This includes assistance with the performance of SOX testing, reviewing the work of staff, and interacting with the external auditors.
Train, mentor, and develop internal audit staff by leading multi-person engagements, reviewing work of staff, and providing timely feedback on work performed, etc.
Assist with the preparation of Audit Committee materials.
Actively participate in the completion of the company's annual risk assessment and development of audit plan.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in internal audit or other equivalent experience
Prior experience managing people
Strong project management skills including the ability to multitask
The ability to lead and perform audits of complex or unfamiliar business processes and identifying process related issues/control improvements (beyond policy noncompliance)
Self-motivated person who can also lead and motivate staff as well as provide constructive and timely feedback
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) including the ability to communicate with a variety of different audiences (staff, auditees, management, Audit Committee, etc.)
Proficient with Microsoft applications and SAP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
CPA and/or CIA certification preferred
Master’s Degree preferred

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 20 global manufacturing locations and over 2,000 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.