Internal Auditor

Advanced Drainage Systems•Hilliard, OH

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact. The Internal Auditor plans, organizes, and conducts financial and operational audits for ADS and its subsidiaries. This will include interaction with manufacturing, distribution and other departments to ensure adherence to policies and procedures, and the execution of controls as well as sharing best practices to positively impact change associated with the company’s existing initiatives and goals. Through the oversight of risk and drive for continual process improvement, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to ADS’ operating business units and functions establishing the foundation to grow within the organization. The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Manager of Internal Audit and has direct and significant contact with Director of Internal Audit and other members of the management.

Requirements

2 to 3 years professional audit, accounting or business experience
Critical thinking skills to identify risk, analyze, and offer solutions
Strong written and oral communication skills, detail oriented, and organized
Strong teamwork skills and commitment to meeting deadlines
Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization and build/maintain relationships using strong interpersonal and communication skills
Achievement-oriented with the ability to work autonomously and make daily decisions

Nice To Haves

Achieved or pursuing a professional financial certification such as CPA, CIA, or CFE
Understanding of US GAAP, SOX, COSO Control Framework, Internal Auditing Standards, and risk assessment practices
Large company experience
Experience working with data sets and data analysis

Responsibilities

Conduct operational, financial, and SOX audit assignments successfully from the planning to reporting phase.
Partner with external auditors and management to effectively design and assess controls and to resolve identified issues, as needed.
Develop audit conclusions based on complete understanding of the process, controls, and risks.
Issue audit reports, summarizing audit results following department methodology.
Effectively communicate audit results and partner with management to develop mitigation plans.
Build and maintain relationships with management to promote continual risk and control dialogue as risk profiles evolve.
Support consulting projects to assist management in assessing or addressing an identified risk.
Assist in identifying opportunities to leverage data analytics and automation to facilitate more meaningful audit scoping and test procedures.
Prioritize and effectively manage multiple tasks/deadlines while dealing with ambiguity.
Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
Limited travel may be required within this role (<15%).