Otsuka America, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager Internal Audit
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expOtsuka America, Inc. is the U.S. regional holding company of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group, responsible for oversight and support of affiliated entities across North America. The Senior Manager, Internal Audit will lead complex audits and advisory projects, focusing on identifying and assessing risks across financial, operational, and compliance processes while providing recommendations to strengthen governance and control environments.
Consumer GoodsDietary SupplementsPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Kyle Parks
Responsibilities
Lead and execute risk-based audits covering financial, operational, and compliance processes across OAI’s subsidiaries
Plan, scope, and deliver end-to-end audit engagements — including risk assessment, fieldwork, and reporting
Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls using frameworks such as COSO and OAI Internal Control Standards
Provide actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and risk management
Partner closely with management of affiliates to enhance internal control maturity and self-assessment capabilities
Monitor remediation of audit findings and support management’s implementation of corrective actions
Coordinate with the Legal, Compliance & Risk Management Department, which owns the J-SOX program, to ensure alignment between audit findings and control testing results
Support development of the annual audit plan through entity-level and risk-based analysis across all 25 affiliates
Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodology, reporting templates, and knowledge-sharing practices
Mentor and develop junior auditors through on-the-job training and feedback
Travel requirement: Approximately 20% travel expected across North American affiliates
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8–10 years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in a diversified or holding company environment
Deep understanding of financial processes (e.g., P2P, O2C, R2R), operational controls, and risk management practices
Experience auditing both commercial and manufacturing environments (e.g., pharmaceuticals, consumer products, or nutraceuticals)
Experience leading or supervising audit teams
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to tailor messages to management levels
High ethical standards, professional skepticism, and sound judgment
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Prior exposure to multi-entity structures and shared services preferred
CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Accounting/Finance) desirable
Proficiency with data analytics tools and audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard, TeamMate, or similar) is a plus
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
Basic life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Behavioral health assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Generous 401(k) match
Company
Otsuka America, Inc.
For almost 100 years, Otsuka has been committed to creating innovative treatments that enhance and promote better health and overall well-being.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
T
Tatsuo Higuchi
CEO
L
Les Hine
Strategic Advisor
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