Stepan Company · 2 weeks ago
Internal Audit Lead
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expStepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals, and they are seeking an Internal Audit Lead to assist with planning and executing critical audits. The role involves managing SOX compliance, conducting audits, and training internal audit staff.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate in the planning, execution, and wrap up of financial, operational and compliance audits of Company locations and processes, while displaying strong project management skills, including the ability to multitask, lead staff, maintain well organized work papers, and meet established deadlines
Prepare well written audit reports and communicate audit results (both verbally and written) in a clear and concise manner to all stakeholders, and agree upon value added action plans to address issues
Take a leading role in managing the Company’s Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance program to ensure compliance. This includes performance of SOX testing, reviewing the work of staff, and interacting with the external auditors
Help train, mentor, and develop internal audit staff by leading multi-person engagements, reviewing work, and providing timely feedback
Qualification
Required
5+ years of related work experience (Internal / External audit, SOX control testing and accounting)
Experience working with SAP
Responsible and self-motivated with strong work ethic
Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills
Effective communication and organization skills
Ability to travel 10-15%
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Preferred
CPA or CIA (or candidate) is preferred
Foreign language proficiency (Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Polish) is a plus
Benefits
Discretionary Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401K with Match
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Reactions – Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Stepan Company
Stepan Company's vision is to create innovative solutions for a cleaner, healthier, more energy efficient world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$450M2022-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $450M
1982-07-09IPO
Leadership Team
Luis E. Rojo
President and CEO
Recent News
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