Senior Internal Auditor

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Senior Internal Auditor serves as an advisor to the business and leads the planning and execution of financial, operational, risk-based, corporate governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley audits across Zebra’s domestic and international operations. The role provides project leadership and indirect supervision to Internal Auditors, Interns, and other project resources.
The Senior Internal Auditor applies business acumen, professional judgment, technology, and data analytics to evaluate risks, strengthen controls, improve audit quality, and deliver practical recommendations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads end-to-end audit projects, including risk assessment, scoping, planning, stakeholder engagement, fieldwork execution, and reporting.
• Evaluates business processes, systems, risks, and controls to provide practical, risk-based recommendations and effective control solutions.
• Leads and mentors’ staff, interns, and other project resources while fostering accountability, collaboration, professional skepticism, and critical thinking.
• Apply business acumen and professional judgment to identify emerging risks, partnering with the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team, and evaluate the impact of acquisitions, system implementations, organizational changes, and other strategic initiatives on audit objectives.
• Leverages and champions the use of data analytics, AI, automation, Optro, Midship, and other approved technologies to enhance audit quality, efficiency, insight, and continuous auditing capabilities across the team.
• Identifies opportunities to improve audit methodologies, capabilities, tools, and processes, and support the continued development and maturity of the Internal Audit function.

Able to work hybrid (3 days in office/2 remote) from Lincolnshire, IL.

Able to travel up to 25% travel domestic and international

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related major (i.e., Finance/Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Management Information Systems, etc.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience (i.e., auditing, consulting, finance/operations, IT/Security). Candidates with a background in public accounting or consulting may be considered with 3+ years of experience in that background or 3+ years of relevant Zebra experience, inclusive of participation in the FDP program will be considered.

Preferred Key Skills and Competencies:

• Command over core business processes, risks, and control frameworks, including financial reporting, procurement, inventory management, order-to-cash, payroll, and information technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Strong business acumen and professional judgment.
• Professional skepticism, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and cultures.
• Adaptability in evolving business, technology, and risk environments
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and process improvement.
• Proficiency with data analytics, AI, automation, audit technologies, and other department-approved tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at

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Pay Range:

$86,080.00 - $129,120.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy .

Summary

• Location: Lincolnshire, Illinois
• Type: Full time