Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit

Abbott • Chicago, IL

4d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Senior Global Finance Auditor to independently assess risk, perform financial audits, and communicate audit results to Corporate and Division management. The role may be based at Willis Tower in Chicago or Abbott’s Corporate Headquarters in Abbott Park, Illinois. The position is part of an 18–24-month cross-functional rotation focused on learning Abbott’s businesses, with potential subsequent opportunities in areas such as FP&A, financial reporting, or finance specialty functions.

The auditor scopes and plans audit engagements, prepares risk assessments, and performs risk-based fieldwork to identify control gaps and other exposures in Finance processes. The role develops meaningful, achievable recommendations for management, documents audit work, and contributes to team development and department goals. The position requires 40–60% travel to domestic and international Abbott locations; the listing also specifies travel of 50% of the time.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 3–6 busy seasons in an internal or external audit practice at a public accounting firm.
• Ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data to assess audit scope and areas of risk.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Experience performing financial statement audits for SEC clients and/or working with SOX processes and controls.
• Project management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments with little or no supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to advise on risk and control considerations.
• Ability to use discretion and sound judgment and handle confidential information.
• Ability to travel 40–60% to Abbott’s international and domestic locations.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Manufacturing and/or international business experience.
• CPA or another certification, such as CFE, CIA, or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial audits of Abbott Laboratories’ domestic and international affiliates.
• Assess financial statement accuracy, internal control adequacy, and opportunities for business-process improvement.
• Complete all stages of audits, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Document audit work clearly, purposefully, and in a timely manner.
• Provide input on risks and controls while maintaining independence.
• Scope and plan assigned audit engagements, including preparing risk assessments and planning appropriate audit coverage.
• Use a risk-based approach to identify control gaps and other exposures in Finance processes.
• Deliver achievable, meaningful recommendations to help management mitigate risks.
• Promote a team-oriented atmosphere and assist with onboarding and development of new auditors.
• Achieve individual and department goals.
• Use experience and relationships developed during the rotation to identify future career interests and opportunities in Abbott Finance.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company.
• Potential eligibility for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, providing an affordable and convenient path to a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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