Senior Internal Audit Analyst

Graco•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$75,000 - $131,200•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027. The Senior Internal Auditor conducts audits at domestic and international Graco locations to evaluate processes and controls with the objective of improving operational effectiveness, assessing compliance with financial accounting and reporting standards, and reviewing compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements. Collaborates with the director to drive process and quality improvements within the department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
5+ years of relevant auditing, accounting or related experience.
Proficiency in auditing principles, practices and procedures used to complete complex assignments.
Strong communication & interpersonal skills with demonstrated discretion in handling highly confidential information.
Strong computer skills, including experience with financial systems and databases.
Ability to work independently and effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Ability to travel to domestic and international locations up to 30%.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, L-1, or employment-based permanent residence sponsorship).
Candidates working under temporary employment authorization, including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, or similar programs, are not eligible for this position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
CPA, CIA, CFE, or related professional certification.
Public accounting experience with publicly traded companies.
Experience with Oracle, OneStream, Power BI or similar systems.
Experience conducting audits in a global or multinational organization.
Foreign-language skills.
Global industrial manufacturing knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform research and audit planning and assist in the development of audit programs.
Assess financial, operational, compliance, and control risks within the scope of assigned audits.
Identify relevant processes, controls, systems, and data required to support audit objectives.
Collaborate with Internal Audit leadership to ensure audit activities appropriately address identified risks.
Develop and maintain clear, organized workpapers that support audit findings and recommendations.
Summarize audit results and draft reports and recommendations.
Assist in obtaining management responses to audit findings and recommendations.
Communicate audit results clearly and professionally to stakeholders.
Identify and lead process and quality improvements within the Internal Audit department.
Lead live fraud, cybersecurity and Code of Conduct training sessions.
Assist Internal Audit leadership with fraud, anti-corruption and enterprise risk management assessments.