Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Corporate AuditorJoin the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!Daikin Applied is seeking a Senior Corporate Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute risk-based internal audits, advisory engagements, special projects, and enterprise risk assessments in accordance with the annual audit plan. You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.This position also plays a key role in administering the Daikin Applied J-SOX program, including planning and executing separate evaluation testing, assessing control effectiveness, and supporting management reporting. You will communicate audit results and practical recommendations to management, partnering with business leaders to strengthen controls, improve operational effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.At Daikin Applied, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas make us stronger. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment, we'd love to have you join our team.Location: Plymouth, MN – Hybrid, 4 days in-officeYour Responsibilities:Lead financial, operational and compliance audits and special projects within planned scope and budget.Plan, execute, and communicate results of Service Branch Audits and Parts Store Audits.Assist in the development of the annual audit plan and design and execute audit programs, determining the scope, objectives and test proceduresEvaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls while making value added recommendations to improve the overall control environmentEffectively document workpapers to support findings and conclusions and clearly communicate results in audit reports to management . Ensure the fulfillment of approved audit report recommendationsFacilitate the execution of Daikin Applied's external audit and internal JSOX certification process, including independent assessments conducted by internal audit, via coordination with the Company's external auditors and DIL internal auditDevelop a thorough understanding and knowledge base of company operationsEstablish effective business relationships within the company and assist management in the understanding and adaptation of internal control principlesWork in a team and embrace the company's compliance principles as a key component of the audit processDocument and actively participate in the development of audit procedures performed as well as the preparation of noted concerns for audit report inclusionExecute an efficient and effective audit approach as defined by internal audit management and ensure that all assigned work is completed according to schedule and within the establish budget parametersPreparation and analysis of audit data through computer aided audit tools.Perform all assigned audit duties in manner that reflects the highest professional standards and ethics and complies with corporate guidelinesOther duties may be assignedYour Qualifications:3 - 5 years of internal or external auditing experience in manufacturing or corporate environmentBachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other related field.Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) requiredAbility to travel up to 40%CPA, CIA, CFE (preferred) CISA designation a plusBilingual Spanish/English (preferred)Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Strong knowledge of business processes, risks, controls, best practices and related auditing techniquesAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Accounting software and Internet softwareKnowledge around continuous process improvement or lean concepts is a plusWorking knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, and Oracle software.Your Benefits:Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributionsCompany provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverageShort-term and long-term disability3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company-paid holidaysVacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state, and local law requires a faster accrualPaid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local lawPaid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous serviceWork visa sponsorship is not available for this position.The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $80,400 to $136,800 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!