Sr. Manager, Internal Audit

The Greenbrier Companies • Lake Oswego, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Internal Audit Manager develops and leads a team of internal audit professionals in executing Greenbrier’s global risk-based internal audit plan, including operational, compliance, financial, and technology audits, to ensure consistent application of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, IT, or related field required; master’s degree desirable
• CIA required; may be substituted with 10+ years of experience in internal audit plus commitment to complete certification within 1 year of start date
• Other certifications such as CPA, CISA, CRMA and/or CFE are desirable
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or consulting with increasing responsibilities, including experience managing and developing teams; manufacturing or leasing experience preferred
• Thorough understanding of professional standards and frameworks (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO)
• Experience preparing and reviewing process flowcharts, risk assessments, and audit work programs
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IT control environments; technology audit experience desirable
• Effective, concise, and persuasive verbal and written communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain respect and confidence of stakeholders at all levels from staff to senior management
• Business mindset and strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Skill, ability, and flexibility to perform multiple tasks and functions including effective time management to meet deadlines and balance priorities
• Proven background in being self-managed and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Foreign language capability and/or experience working with international teams is desirable
• Ability to work on-site at our Lake Oswego, Oregon office; remote work from other locations may be considered based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan by conducting risk assessment interviews with key stakeholders and analyzing risk factors including, but not limited to, likelihood, significance, velocity of change, and susceptibility to fraud.
• Review engagement level risk assessments and scope. Review audit programs, flowcharts, test plans, and audit reports to ensure high-quality deliverables that are consistent with the IIA’s Global Internal audit Standards and industry best practices.
• Validate reportable issues, consult on management action plans, and maintain an up-to-date status report.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports, summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses.
• Manage and provide timely feedback to team members, in support of high-quality deliverables and professional development. Develop internal audit team staff and provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Build effective working relationships with business and functional partners and ensure stakeholders are kept informed of audit status. Collaborate with business and functional partners to identify value-add opportunities through streamlining processes, improving efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing control effectiveness.
• Implement procedures and templates to track internal audit activities and resources and to demonstrate adherence to professional standards.
• Support and champion business transformation, automation and AI efforts as they are implemented at the Company and proactively lead such initiatives within the internal audit team.
• Keep abreast of key initiatives at Greenbrier, within the manufacturing industry, and within the internal audit profession.
• Perform special projects as directed by the Senior Director of Internal Audit, including occasional assistance with SOX compliance activities.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship.

What This Job Offers

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