Internal Auditor

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

10d

About The Position

Valmont’s Internal Audit team provides valuable insight into Valmont’s global operations and strategic initiatives. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leaders across the organization, develop deep business knowledge, and build a strong foundation for future career growth within finance, accounting, or operations. The Internal Auditor supports Valmont’s Internal Audit function by executing risk-based internal audits and performing substantive audit procedures across U.S. and select global operations. Reporting to the Sr Director Financial Audits, this role participates in audit planning, performs audit testing and financial analysis, evaluates internal controls, and helps identify operational and financial risks. The Internal Auditor works closely with Corporate Accounting, Controllership, and operational teams to support execution of the annual internal audit plan and promote effective risk management and governance practices. This position provides exposure to a wide range of business functions and global operations while building core audit, financial analysis, and business process knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audit.
• Experience performing substantive audit procedures, financial analysis, and transaction testing.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard business software tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20–30%.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or progress toward certification.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting environments.
• Experience using data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, IDEA, or similar tools) to support audit testing.
• Experience auditing manufacturing or global operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of audit engagements including planning support, walkthroughs, fieldwork, and documentation for financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Perform substantive audit procedures including data analysis, transaction testing, account reconciliations, and analytical review procedures to evaluate financial and operational results.
• Perform process walkthroughs with business stakeholders to document key processes, identify risks, and understand control activities.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, or potential areas of risk.
• Prepare clear, organized, and well-documented audit workpapers that support testing procedures and audit conclusions.
• Assist in developing clear, concise audit findings and recommendations to strengthen internal controls and operational processes.
• Coordinate information requests with Corporate Accounting, Controllership, and site finance teams to obtain documentation.
• Assist with tracking remediation activities and validating the resolution of audit findings.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and promote awareness of internal control best practices.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level