Senior, Internal Auditor

embecta•Parsippany, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor evaluates the adequacy of embecta’s internal control system to help protect assets, ensure reliable and accurate financial information, and support compliance with company policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations. The role conducts audits under Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies, leading assigned audit workstreams from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and wrap-up. It also supports embecta’s global SOX compliance program and coordinates with external auditors on the annual external audit and ICFR assessment. This is a hybrid position based in embecta’s Parsippany, New Jersey office, with three in-office days per week. The role requires approximately 25% domestic and international travel. The posted base salary range is $100,000–$110,000, based on experience and qualifications, with eligibility for an annual bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent.
CPA, CIA, or CFE certification, or actively working toward a certification.
At least 3 years of audit experience, with a mix of public accounting and/or internal audit in a global company.
Working knowledge of SOX requirements, including ICFR and evaluating control design and operating effectiveness.
Strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and process management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and coordinate with global stakeholders.
Ability to travel 25% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IT audits, including IT general controls.
Understanding of data analysis and AI tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Copilot.
Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.
Industry experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits consistent with IIA Standards and department policies, supporting all phases of audit work within expected timeframes.
Independently lead assigned audit workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholder requests, and escalate issues with limited supervision.
Conduct process walkthroughs, identify key risks and controls, and develop risk-based audit procedures and sampling approaches.
Adapt audit programs and procedures as observations or new information emerge during fieldwork.
Support the global SOX compliance program, including testing SOX controls and evaluating internal controls and the completeness and accuracy of financial information.
Coordinate with external auditors to support an efficient annual external audit and ICFR assessment.
Review controls for adequate design, recommend improvements, and follow up on management action plans to confirm corrective actions are implemented and effective before issue closure.
Assess financial statement exposures, operational and process issues, internal control deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
Support fieldwork activities for IT audits.
Document audit findings in audit report format and develop management action plans in collaboration with management as fieldwork progresses.
Finalize audit fieldwork and support audit report issuance in accordance with report-writing guidelines.
Support other projects as needed.