Internal Audit Senior - Finance & Operations
About The Position
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Medtronic’s Diabetes Operating Unit serves over 500 million people globally, aiming to empower individuals with diabetes through meaningful innovation and personalized support. Their portfolio is designed to improve glucose control and reduce disease management time. The business is undergoing a strategic IPO split, positioning itself as a high-growth, standalone company at the intersection of MedTech innovation and advanced manufacturing. With operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, the team is focused on delivering cutting-edge healthcare solutions with operational excellence. This transition offers a bold opportunity for the Diabetes team to operate with greater speed and agility, fostering future growth and innovation while reallocating resources across Medtronic. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Audit Senior to join our Internal Audit team . This role offers the opportunity to support a growing audit function focused on Finance and Operations risk. As an Audit Senior, you will assist in planning and executing audits, working closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks and strengthen internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a desire to grow in a dynamic environment. This role requires you to work on-site at our Northridge, CA office at least 3 days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- Candidate must be certified CPA, MBA, CIA, or CMA
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of audit, financial, or internal controls experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of practical experience in audit, financial, or internal controls experience.
- Public accounting (preferably Big 4) or equivalent experience in a public company Internal Audit department
- Experience with accounting principles, audit procedures and techniques, and internal controls.
- Understanding of SOX 404 requirements.
- Must be fluent in English (written and spoken)
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in using audit software and data analytics tools (e.g., AuditBoard, PowerBI)
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices (e.g., COSO)
- Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., SAP, GRC, OneStream/Hyperion).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate risks and enhance internal controls.
- Lead audit engagements, including SOX, audit and advisory to identify control gaps and recommend solutions.
- Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and well-organized, reflecting a thorough understanding of the work performed and supporting conclusions.
- Prepare reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings to senior leadership.
- Support SOX scoping, testing of controls, and coordination with the external auditor.
- Monitor open audit issues and ensure timely remediation.
- Manage multiple projects independently, escalate issues promptly, and provide regular status updates to management.
- Execute projects in accordance with policies, departmental procedures and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Remain current with emerging trends, industry standards, and regulatory changes to proactively align audit strategies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and professional development initiatives.
Benefits
- Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
- A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
- Health, Dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability leave
- Dependent daycare spending account
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- Incentive plans
- 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
- Short-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
