Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal AuditorJoin the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for coordinating and executing financial, operational, and compliance audits across Daikin North America's business units and corporate functions. This role evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, identifies opportunities to improve business processes, and provides recommendations to enhance risk management, governance, and operational efficiency. The Senior Internal Auditor will lead audit engagements, collaborate with stakeholders, and support the execution of the annual audit plan. This position requires a proactive, analytical professional capable of working independently in a dynamic manufacturing and distribution environment.Location: Plymouth, MN – HybridYour Responsibilities:Lead and perform operational, financial, compliance, and internal control audits in accordance with the audit planConduct risk assessments and develop audit programs tailored to identified business risksEvaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and business processesIdentify control deficiencies, inefficiencies, and process improvement opportunitiesPerform walkthroughs, testing, data analysis, and documentation of audit procedures and resultsEnsure audits are completed on time and in accordance with Internal Audit standards and methodologiesPrepare clear, concise, and well-supported audit observations and recommendationsDraft audit reports and present findings to managementFacilitate agreement on corrective actions and implementation timelinesMonitor and validate remediation of audit findingsDevelop and maintain effective working relationships with management across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales, IT, Human Resources, and other functional areasProvide advisory support on process improvements, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategiesAssist management in understanding emerging risks and control expectationsUtilize data analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and control gapsSupport the development of continuous auditing and monitoring initiativesContribute to enhancements of audit methodologies, templates, and department practicesParticipate in fraud investigations, compliance reviews, and special projects as assignedSupport enterprise risk assessments and strategic risk initiativesAssist with external auditor coordination and requests as neededYour Qualifications:3 - 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, Public Accounting, or equivalentBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fieldProfessional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or equivalentExperience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) or Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) requiredAbility to travel up to 40%Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)Excellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to influence stakeholders and build credibility across the organizationDemonstrated professionalism, integrity, and sound judgmentAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPointExperience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial products, or multinational environmentsKnowledge of SOX/JSOX compliance and COSO frameworkExperience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platformsYour Benefits: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 positionThe 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.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!