Senior Internal Auditor

Donaldson Company•Bloomington, MN

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor evaluates and improves the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and business operations across Donaldson’s global organization. The role leads risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits from planning through reporting, using data analytics and other audit techniques to identify risks, evaluate controls, and recommend process improvements. It offers broad exposure to global operations and collaboration with business leaders. The position requires a hybrid schedule at the Bloomington office/facility and travel of up to 20% domestically and/or internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, or related business functions; manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
Ability to lead audits from planning through reporting with minimal oversight.
Experience conducting operational audits, evaluating business processes, identifying risks, and assessing internal control effectiveness.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally.
Must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, or advanced Excel.
Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
Experience with OPTRO (AuditBoard) or similar audit management software.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification, or certification in progress.
Foreign language proficiency, particularly Spanish or Portuguese.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use data to identify risks and drive process improvements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across global teams.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end operational, financial, and compliance audits, including risk assessments, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
Develop risk-based audit scopes and testing procedures to evaluate business processes and internal controls.
Analyze business processes and use data analytics to identify risks, control deficiencies, and operational improvement opportunities.
Evaluate the relationship between IT, financial, and operational controls to assess the overall control environment.
Identify audit findings, assess root causes, and partner with management on practical corrective action plans.
Communicate audit results and recommendations to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
Manage audit engagements to ensure timely completion, quality documentation, and achievement of audit objectives.
Review workpapers and coach and guide auditors.
Support SOX compliance activities, external audit coordination, and annual audit planning.
Contribute to Internal Audit continuous improvement initiatives, including use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies.