Senior, Internal Auditor

embecta•Parsippany, NJ

12d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Internal Auditor at embecta, you will evaluate the adequacy of the Company's internal control system to help protect assets, ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information, and assess compliance with policies, plans, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The role conducts audits consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies, supporting planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and reporting to audit and senior management. You will independently lead assigned audit workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines, and escalate issues with limited supervision. The position supports the global SOX Compliance program, including testing SOX controls and assessing the completeness and accuracy of financial information. You will collaborate with external auditors, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, document findings and management action plans, and follow up on corrective actions through effective issue closure. The role also assesses financial statement exposures and operational or process issues, supports IT audit fieldwork, and takes on other projects as needed. This is a hybrid position based in embecta's Parsippany, New Jersey office, with an in-office schedule of three days per week and up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent.
CPA, CIA, or CFE certification, or 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 evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
Strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and process management skills.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships and coordinate with global stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 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 exposure to manufacturing, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.

Responsibilities

Conduct audits consistent with IIA Standards and department policies, supporting planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and reporting 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 by evaluating internal controls, testing SOX controls, and evaluating the completeness and accuracy of financial information.
Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors so audit work can support an efficient annual external audit and ICFR assessment.
Review controls for adequate design, provide guidance, identify design improvements, and follow up on management action plans to validate corrective actions 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 document management action plans with management as fieldwork progresses.
Finalize audit fieldwork and support audit report issuance in accordance with report-writing guidelines.
Support other projects as needed.