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Job Description
Sr. Finance Auditor
Pentair (www.pentair.com) is a global diversified industrial company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its Water Group is a global leader in providing innovative products and systems used worldwide in the movement, treatment, storage and enjoyment of water. Pentair's Technical Products Group is a leader in the global enclosures and thermal management markets, designing and manufacturing thermal management products and standard, modified, and custom enclosures that protect sensitive electronics and the people who use them. With revenues of about $3 billion, Pentair employs approximately 14,500 people worldwide.
JOB PURPOSE
Leads and participates on internal audits of various controls, processes, and regulatory/SOX compliance across the corporation. Internal Audit projects typically last 1-3 weeks and may be conducted independently or with team members. This position requires 20 - 30% domestic and international travel throughout the year.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
-Develops an understanding of the various Pentair businesses, including operating processes, business processes, policies and procedures, and self-governance practices.
-Applies IIA audit standards, processes and techniques to lead and execute thorough and efficient internal audits. Evaluates internal control design and operational effectiveness.
-Creates project strategies, timelines, templates, and deliverables for new projects.
-Participates in risk assessment activities and provides input on the internal audit plan.
-Performs effective detailed reviews of other internal auditors’ work to promote consistent documentation standards and compliance with the audit strategy.
-Leads opening and closing meetings with business management. Documents relevant facts, recommendations and evidence to support audit testing and conclusions in a way that other reviewers can understand the auditor’s logic and methods. Prepares audit reports and determines all required sign-offs have been obtained prior to report release.
-Conducts interactive and professional interviews with internal clients. Demonstrates effective listening skills. Establishes strong customer relationships.
-Writes audit reports using correct business English and follows the protocols established by the department.
"Sells" (Internally explains IA capabilities) special project work through interaction in the various businesses.
-Provides effective coaching and counsel to auditees and other auditors and Pentair employees to help them become more proficient in reducing risk and increasing compliance in their respective businesses.
-Engages in professional development activities, including completion of professional certification as appropriate.
-Takes responsibility for assigned tasks and projects; manages the time budget and communicates progress effectively.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtains at least 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education every year.
Required Skills:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S.) or equivalent, MBA or advanced degree preferred.
-At least 3-5 years of experience in an audit and risk consulting capacity. Experience can be in any industry segment, though manufacturing and/or public accounting experience preferred.
-Sarbanes-Oxley control testing experience preferred.
-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, HFM
-Exposure to SAP, JD Edwards, TeamMate and ACL software/systems is preferred
-Second language skills preferred (especially Mandarin, German, French, or Spanish).
-Solid understanding of process and controls (i.e., order entry, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, cycle counting, pricing, MRP, etc.) in a manufacturing environment
-Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CIA preferred
-Expert-level understanding and indentification of risks and controls
-Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally for up to 30% of the year
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS
-Meets deadlines
-Analyzes situations and problems
-Strategic decision-making
-Uses sound judgment
-Builds and sustains relationships
-Clearly expresses oneself orally and in writing
-Acts with integrity
-Develops oneself
-Capacity for learning
-Adaptability to change and ambiguity
Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
