Job Description

Job Description

As an internal audit professional, you will be assigned a variety of engagements to identify control enhancements, operational and compliance process improvement and efficiency opportunities, as well as company-wide cost improvements. You will also be responsible for the execution and documentation of SOX testing with a high degree of quality. You may also be involved in various other investigations, management requests and internal audit special projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support internal audit operations within Cornerstone Building Brands’ affiliated companies to ensure the integrity of financial operations, protect company assets and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operating and accounting controls
• Assist in planning and performing assigned audits, reviews, SOX testing and other special projects under the general guidance of audit management
• Identify and perform relevant data analytics to support specific audit objectives or to evaluate SOX control effectiveness
• Based on audit objectives and assessed risks, develop/revise audit programs to test the design and effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with applicable internal auditing standards
• Identify audit exceptions, internal control weaknesses, inefficient practices and procedures, and recommend value-added and effective corrective action(s)
• Support preliminary discussions of potential deficiencies with operating personnel to verify and obtain explanations and reasons for each potential deficiency
• Prepare comprehensive work papers, schedules and summaries to support audit testing performed and audit findings noted
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Ideal Experience

• Ideal candidate would have at least 2 years of external or internal audit experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required; preference given to degrees in Accounting, Finance and Management Information Systems, although other degrees are also considered
• Must have working knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance and knowledge of business processes and underlying risks and controls
• Effective communicator who can work well in a team environment
• Exhibit ability to resolve issues/roadblocks and if not possible, come up with potential solutions
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in work paper preparation and requirements, and able to deliver high quality work and expected deliverables within established time and budget guidelines

Critical Competencies for Success

• Financial Acumen – Strong analytical skills, including the ability to distill complexity and quantities of data into actionable insights.
• Business Partner – Developed business acumen and an ability to effectively influence decision-making by drawing on analysis and insight. Skilled at balancing the need to be collaborative with the need to be assertive and directive. Builds relationships across the enterprise.
• Leadership and Influencing – Will have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and a collaborative orientation necessary to thrive in a matrixed and evolving environment, where success depends on partnering with diverse functional and operating colleagues. Proactively builds relationships and communicates in business terms. Possesses unquestioned integrity and ethics and brings a strong character that quickly gains the confidence and trust of others. Portrays a “can-do” attitude when approaching challenges. Leverages outstanding analytical, interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with management and key stakeholders.

Additional Information

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we  live, work and play . Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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