Staff Auditor

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • New Britain, CT

2d • $62,200 - $100,200 • Remote

About The Position

As a Staff Auditor, you’ll be part of our Internal Audit team working as a remote employee. You’ll get to execute internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting phases (70% of time). You will also participate on External Audit (EY) Direct Assist work including testing and inventory counts (30% of time). You will help identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, with guidance from senior team members. You will analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that may indicate potential risks or control weaknesses. You will prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues. You will collaborate with audit team members and management to implement corrective actions and process improvements. You will assist in monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations. You will demonstrate strong organization, willingness to learn, and adaptability to effectively support audit engagements. You will utilize effective communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. You will add value to the business, have an impact on the bottom line, participate in special projects, and work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds. You will work on a team that has full support of senior management and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1-2 years of work experience in operations, internal audit, or public accounting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of internal controls, auditing procedures, and accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop professional skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Role requires regular movement/traversing across large production and distribution areas.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA, or CIA candidates a plus
• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Domestic and international travel approximately 30%

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audit engagements, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting phases (70% of time)
• Participate in interviews and gather information to help develop audit work programs.
• Perform walkthroughs, testing, and analytical procedures according to established audit programs.
• Draft and share with auditees the findings identified and work with them to obtain proper root causes and remediation plans.
• Participate on External Audit (EY) Direct Assist work including testing and inventory counts (30% of time)
• Help identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, with guidance from senior team members.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies that may indicate potential risks or control weaknesses.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and action plans to address identified issues.
• Collaborate with audit team members and management to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong organization, willingness to learn, and adaptability to effectively support audit engagements.
• Utilize effective communication skills to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Add value to the business.
• Have an impact on the bottom line.
• Participate in special projects.
• Work with a diverse team with varying backgrounds.
• Work on a team that has full support of senior management and the Audit Committee.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Paid vacation, holidays & personal days.
• Wellness program.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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