Staff Internal Auditor

Summary Century Aluminum is looking for a Staff Internal Auditor to join our dynamic and collaborative team! This role is responsible for executing audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, assess risk, and recommend process improvements. Responsibilities Support annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing along with a broad range of financial, operational, and compliance audits. Support audit planning, including risk assessment and scope development. Perform detailed testing of controls and transactions to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Conduct interviews with personnel to gather information and understand business processes. Document audit work papers in accordance with departmental standards and professional auditing standards. Draft audit reports that summarize audit findings and recommendations for distribution to Senior Management and the Audit Committee of the Board. Establish and maintain relationships at multiple reporting levels and facilitate conversations to explain deficiencies and obtain commitment on action plans. Perform financial analysis to identify risks and drive improvement opportunities. Serve as a key contact to management, providing consultation on internal control matters. Assist in the development of the Annual Audit Plan and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) refresh. Coordinate with external auditors and other outside professionals/specialists for audits and special projects. Maintain current knowledge of internal auditing standards, best practices, SOX requirements, and industry trends. Domestic and international travel (15-30%). Required Credentials Minimum 1-2 years of public accounting, internal audit, or related operational experience. Knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, financial accounting concepts and principles (GAAP), and SOX compliance requirements. Understanding of COSO framework and its application to ICFR. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with audit software and data analytics tools is a plus. Manufacturing experience is a plus. Required Critical Attributes Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong critical thinking and intuitive problem‑solving skills. Unquestioned integrity, moral character, ethics, and values. Ability to earn trust and credibility within the organization. Requirements Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or related field. Preferred: MBA. Technical Experience Minimum: 1-2 years. Preferred: 3+ years. Manufacturing Minimum: None. Preferred: 2+ years. Training / Certifications Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE. Communication: Ability to deliver oral and written communications that make an impact. Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively with others on a team and to deal with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner, which minimizes personal impact. Managing Performance: Ability to respond positively to guidance and criticism, and welcome growth opportunities. Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate implications and consequences, and find effective solutions by taking a holistic, abstract, or theoretical perspective. Business Acumen: Understands financial implications of decisions within role and department, and is able to make appropriate recommendations. Service Oriented: Ability to demonstrate significant skill and desire for satisfying internal customers. Other Important Items The descriptions contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this classification. Other duties or responsibilities may be added at management’s sole discretion. Moreover, this description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties. Employees are expected to follow any job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the supervisor. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. In accordance with the Company’s ADA Policy, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates at times in a manufacturing plant environment. This role routinely will be required to walk up and down stairs, observe through vision and hearing, and may be exposed to heat, cold, and loud noises intermittently. This job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. At Will Status This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employees in this position are employed “at will.” EEO/affirmative Action The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race; color; sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity); marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; creed; religion; national origin; citizenship status; ethnicity; age; disability; genetic information; HIV/AIDS status; veteran or service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. It is the Company’s policy not to request any employee’s genetic information or to make any employment decision based on genetic information. The Company is committed to advancing the principles of equal employment opportunity through its affirmative action plan which it maintains in accordance with all legal requirements in order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment with the Company regardless of their race, color, gender, disability, and veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr