Auditor, Internal Audit

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who will utilize this opportunity to demonstrate their abilities while learning about the Company, its business, and internal policies and procedures. The individual will perform internal reviews to evaluate and report on control processes for all Columbus McKinnon divisions and corporate departments, including the assessment of internal control processes and documentation as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This position will be considered a candidate for advancement to other roles of responsibility within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Auditor in the development of scope for audits and the selection and development of appropriate audit procedures.
• Plan and execute audit and internal control testing procedures independently, while collaborating with individuals across various departments and functions.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively present information to peers and management, including executive level management.
• Exercise due professional judgment during audits to avoid conflicts of interest, maintain independence and objectivity, and protect confidential information.
• Collaborate with management to ensure that internal control documentation related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and Company policy is sufficient and up to date.
• Promote the department as a positive resource for technical expertise and guidance on policies, control issues, and business risks.
• Identify and communicate control weaknesses, accounting/reporting deficiencies, and opportunities to improve business productivity and efficiency.
• Assist external auditors in the review and assessment of the financial position of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university with a concentration in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred. Other degrees will be considered when combined with an MBA or relevant Accounting/Finance experience.
• Experience Required: 1+ year of work experience in accounting or internal audit is preferred.
• Qualifications: Individual must possess or be willing to obtain CPA and/or other applicable professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CFE).
• Requirements: Must be available for 10% - 20% domestic and international travel on an annual basis, occasionally including weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $69,585 - $97,415 per year. Pay offered may vary depending on individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include additional elements, with details provided upon an offer of employment.