Internal Audit Manager

Badger Meter•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. This position is responsible for planning, performing, coordinating and supervising all internal audit work at the Company, including work done at foreign and remote locations. The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, performing direct testing of accounts, transactions and controls, as well as coordinating and supervising other personnel (1 direct report currently or external resources) assigned to assist in such functions and working closely with the Company’s external auditors. This role participates in quarterly meetings with the Company’s Audit & Compliance Committee and provides periodic updates on audit plan progress/results.

Requirements

8 or more years of experience
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college
Multiple years of external and/or internal audit experience, including supervision or managerial responsibilities.
Excellent communication skills for working with Audit Committee, management, external auditors, peers and internal customers.
Able to adjust to changing priorities-- ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development—strong work ethic.
Capable of working with ambiguity – to scope, define, plan and conduct audits in areas not previously audited.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop an annual internal audit plan for testing Section 404 internal controls, including design, scope, and frequency of tests to be performed, and review such plans with management and the Audit Committee on a periodic basis.
Perform or supervise the performance of internal audit work, including testing of key controls and selected account balances and transactions.
Maintain appropriate documentation of audit work
As necessary, provide process-owners with training on proper accounting procedures, required internal control procedures and risk awareness.
Identify any control gaps and assist management in correcting those gaps.
Perform follow-up reviews to ascertain whether control gaps have been adequately addressed.
Implement continuous improvement ideas to rationalize internal controls, testing procedures, and documentation to ensure management’s testing is conducted efficiently and effectively.
Work with the external auditors to assure coordination between internal and external audit activities as appropriate.
Where requested, assist external auditors in selected audit procedures to improve overall audit efficiency and reduce external audit cost.
When requested, assist the VP-Controller in reviewing new accounting regulations and developing appropriate company policies and procedures to assure compliance with such requirements.
When requested, assist appropriate officers in development of new company policies and procedures for new business functions, such as new services offered to customers, new business systems or emerging areas such as ESG/sustainability.
Assist in the establishment of proper internal controls over any new information technology systems implemented by the Company.
Assist the VP-Controller in performing periodic review of selected financial reports, including 10Q and 10K filings, to assure compliance with financial reporting standards.
Develop an annual internal audit plan for operational non-SOX audits.
Plan and execute audits of various operational areas within the company as assigned by the CFO.
Identify non-compliance with company policies or standard business practices, and any potential improvements in the business processes.
As necessary, assist in the implementation of deficiency corrections or process improvements and perform follow-up reviews to ascertain that corrections or improvements have been properly implemented.
Develop and provide written audit reports to the appropriate members of the management team upon completion of the operational audits.
As requested, assist in any due diligence processes in connection with potential acquisitions
As requested, assist in data compilation and process changes in connection with any potential divestitures of product lines
Participate in Audit Committee Meetings to ensure that results of ongoing internal audit activities and other examination activities are appropriately presented

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Annual Bonus
Eligible for Annual Pay Increases
Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis.
Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!
Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options