Senior Auditor

Stanley Black & Decker • New Britain, CT

19h • $62,200 - $100,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Internal Audit Senior – Hybrid 30% Travel Expected. 30% On Site - Various Locations, 70% Remote Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Internal Audit Senior is responsible for executing internal audit engagements to assess the effectiveness of SBD internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This role involves conducting comprehensive audits, identifying areas of improvement, and providing recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate risks. The Internal Audit Senior will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement audit plans, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. The Job: As an Internal Audit Senior, you’ll be part of our Internal Audit team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll get to: Execute internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting phases (70% of time) Audit Planning: Perform focused interviews to develop a risk-based audit work program. Audit Fieldwork: Perform walkthroughs, testing and analytical tests in accordance with the audit program. Audit Report: Draft and share with auditees the findings identified and work with them to obtain proper root causes and remediation plans. Participate on External Audit (EY) Direct Assist work including testing and inventory counts (30% of time) Utilize strong knowledge of risk assessment, accounting, finance, or operational experience to identify control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiency. Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that may indicate potential risks or control weaknesses. Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues. Collaborate with management and stakeholders to develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements. Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution. Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks to enhance the internal audit function. Demonstrate excellent organization, willingness to learn, and a love of travel to effectively perform audit engagements. Utilize effective communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Domestic and international travel approximately 30% Role requires regular movement/traversing across large production and distribution areas The Person: You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Operational related field 2-5 years work experience in operations or internal audit/public accounting experience CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred Manufacturing experience a plus Proven experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields, preferably in a senior or supervisory role. Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills Effective interpersonal skills (work closely with management, auditees, external auditors, etc.) with strong verbal and written communication. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance or Operational related field
• 2-5 years work experience in operations or internal audit/public accounting experience
• Proven experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related fields, preferably in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills (work closely with management, auditees, external auditors, etc.) with strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred
• Manufacturing experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting phases (70% of time)
• Audit Planning: Perform focused interviews to develop a risk-based audit work program.
• Audit Fieldwork: Perform walkthroughs, testing and analytical tests in accordance with the audit program.
• Audit Report: Draft and share with auditees the findings identified and work with them to obtain proper root causes and remediation plans.
• Participate on External Audit (EY) Direct Assist work including testing and inventory counts (30% of time)
• Utilize strong knowledge of risk assessment, accounting, finance, or operational experience to identify control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiency.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that may indicate potential risks or control weaknesses.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders to develop and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and provide guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks to enhance the internal audit function.
• Demonstrate excellent organization, willingness to learn, and a love of travel to effectively perform audit engagements.
• Utilize effective communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Domestic and international travel approximately 30%
• Role requires regular movement/traversing across large production and distribution areas

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

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