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Badger Meter · 2 days ago

Internal Audit Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company dedicated to preserving and protecting the world's water resources. The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, performing, coordinating, and supervising all internal audit work, including testing of internal controls and assisting external auditors, while also participating in meetings with the Audit & Compliance Committee.

ManufacturingProduct DesignWater

Responsibilities

Develop an annual internal audit plan for testing Section 404 internal controls, including design, scope, and frequency of tests to be performed, and review such plans with management and the Audit Committee on a periodic basis

Perform or supervise the performance of internal audit work, including testing of key controls and selected account balances and transactions

Maintain appropriate documentation of audit work

As necessary, provide process-owners with training on proper accounting procedures, required internal control procedures and risk awareness

Identify any control gaps and assist management in correcting those gaps

Perform follow-up reviews to ascertain whether control gaps have been adequately addressed

Implement continuous improvement ideas to rationalize internal controls, testing procedures, and documentation to ensure management’s testing is conducted efficiently and effectively

Work with the external auditors to assure coordination between internal and external audit activities as appropriate

Where requested, assist external auditors in selected audit procedures to improve overall audit efficiency and reduce external audit cost

When requested, assist the VP-Controller in reviewing new accounting regulations and developing appropriate company policies and procedures to assure compliance with such requirements

When requested, assist appropriate officers in development of new company policies and procedures for new business functions, such as new services offered to customers, new business systems or emerging areas such as ESG/sustainability

Assist in the establishment of proper internal controls over any new information technology systems implemented by the Company

Assist the VP-Controller in performing periodic review of selected financial reports, including 10Q and 10K filings, to assure compliance with financial reporting standards

Develop an annual internal audit plan for operational non-SOX audits

Plan and execute audits of various operational areas within the company as assigned by the CFO

Identify non-compliance with company policies or standard business practices, and any potential improvements in the business processes

As necessary, assist in the implementation of deficiency corrections or process improvements and perform follow-up reviews to ascertain that corrections or improvements have been properly implemented

Develop and provide written audit reports to the appropriate members of the management team upon completion of the operational audits

As requested, assist in any due diligence processes in connection with potential acquisitions

As requested, assist in data compilation and process changes in connection with any potential divestitures of product lines

Participate in Audit Committee Meetings to ensure that results of ongoing internal audit activities and other examination activities are appropriately presented

Qualification

CPACIAInternal audit experienceFinancial reporting standardsOperational auditsAnalytical skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

8 or more years of experience

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college

Multiple years of external and/or internal audit experience, including supervision or managerial responsibilities

Excellent communication skills for working with Audit Committee, management, external auditors, peers and internal customers

Able to adjust to changing priorities-- ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

Successful candidate will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development—strong work ethic

Capable of working with ambiguity – to scope, define, plan and conduct audits in areas not previously audited

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Bonus

Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options