Staff Internal Auditor

RPM International•Brunswick, OH

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) owns subsidiaries that manufacture, market and sell various specialty chemical product lines, including high-quality specialty paints, infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the construction, industrial, specialty and consumer markets. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025, RPM recorded net sales of $7.4 billion. RPM’s Internal Audit Department performs annual internal control audits at the Company’s largest worldwide locations in support of “Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting.” The work performed by RPM’s Internal Audit Department with respect to internal controls is also relied upon by the Company’s external auditor (Deloitte). RPM’s Internal Audit Department also performs annual financial statement audits at certain of the Company’s smaller worldwide locations. In addition, RPM’s Internal Audit Department may work on various other projects on an ad hoc basis. The Staff Internal Auditor reports directly to the Manager, Internal Audit during the execution of the procedures described above. This role is based in RPM’s Medina, Ohio headquarters and is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week spent in the office. This position may travel up to 15-20% of the year.

Requirements

0 to 2 years of experience is preferred.
Knowledge equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
Positive Attitude & willingness to travel in small teams.
Ability to communicate, learn, and be self-sufficient.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Business office skills - ability to use a laptop computer (including word processing and spreadsheet applications), cell phone, copy machine, scanner and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Intent to obtain licensing as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the design and perform operating testing over key internal controls.
Prepare summaries of the audit procedures performed and the results achieved at the conclusion of each audit.
Assist in developing recommendations for remedial action to improve operations within an agreed upon implementation schedule.
Conduct follow-up discussion and tests to ascertain whether agreed upon corrective measures have been implemented.
Perform financial statement audit procedures in accordance with Internal Audit’s standard audit program.
Respond to internal requests for support or assistance in a prompt and professional manner.
Provide assistance to the Company' external auditors.
Keep abreast of laws, rules and regulations issued by applicable regulatory agencies with which the Company must comply.
Maintain personal and professional competency through appropriate participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant internal and external training opportunities.