Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit

Abbott • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking a Senior Global Finance Auditor to independently assess risk, conduct 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. It is a cross-functional finance rotation lasting 18–24 months, with exposure to Abbott’s businesses and potential subsequent opportunities in areas such as FP&A, financial reporting, or finance specialty functions.

The auditor scopes and plans assigned engagements, prepares risk assessments, and executes risk-based fieldwork to identify control gaps and other exposures in Finance processes. The role develops practical recommendations to help management mitigate risks, documents audit work, and contributes to team development and department objectives. The position involves audits of domestic and international affiliates and requires approximately 40–60% travel.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• Three to six busy seasons in an internal or external audit practice at a public accounting firm.
• Ability to 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 approximately 40–60% to Abbott’s domestic and international 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 to improve business processes.
• Scope and plan audit engagements, including preparing risk assessments and determining appropriate audit coverage.
• Complete audits through planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
• Execute risk-based audit fieldwork to identify control gaps and other exposures in Finance processes.
• Develop meaningful, achievable recommendations to help management mitigate risks.
• Document audit work clearly, purposefully, and promptly.
• Provide input on risks and controls while maintaining independence.
• Communicate audit results and advise on risk and control considerations.
• Promote a team-oriented atmosphere and assist with onboarding and developing new auditors.
• Achieve individual and department goals.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees can qualify 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, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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