Vice President, Internal Audit - Northville, United States - Knewin

Knewin Northville, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

Job Description:
Company

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich., USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry.

Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. Cooper Standard employs approximately 23,000 people globally and operates in twenty-one countries worldwide.

The company recently implemented an internal succession plan to promote the Vice President, Global Internal Audit, to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) position.

The company is now seeking a strong candidate to continue leading the function to world-class performance levels.
Responsibilities

As a direct report to the CFO and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Vice President, Global Internal Audit will provide leadership, strategy, and planning for all internal audit activities across Cooper Standard.

This position has final responsibility for all organization-wide audits, and ownership of the audit strategy and resulting audit business objectives and work products.

The department's mission is to provide an independent and qualitative assessment of risk and executive objective reviews.

Further, Internal Audit will assist the business in driving continuous improvement in quality and execution by providing unbiased insight and recommendations to management, including value-added partnership via targeted process audits.

Specifically, she/he will be expected to:
Develop a risk-based audit plan annually that is discussed with Company executives and reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors ("Audit Committee")
Promote a culture of integrity through communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders.
Lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance testing program as determined with finance management.
Direct the planning and performance of all audits of the Company's activities, including the issuance of objective audit reports.

Evaluate business processes to identify areas of risk, identify related operational and financial controls, assess the efficiency and effectiveness of controls and processes, and assist in developing recommendations for improvements.

Direct the performance of special assignments, investigations, and other special projects requested by the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Legal Officer.

Provide financial and IT controls consulting and support to IT, finance, and business management.

Coordinate with the external auditors to ensure proper audit coverage, elimination of duplication of effort, and improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.

Lead the Company's Enterprise Risk Management process to ensure that risks are identified and reviewed annually and that risk management plans are embedded in various business processes.

Keep abreast of all internal and external professional and technical developments that may affect audit requirements, approach, or reporting, and take appropriate courses of action to meet such developments.

Manage, recruit, and develop a professional audit staff with the knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve effective auditing, with an increased focus on leadership development and collaboration.

Be accountable for audit goals, budgets, staffing, and operations.
Benchmark the department and audit procedures regularly in pursuit of better practices and continuous improvement.
Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of fifteen years of progressively more responsible audit and finance experience, ideally in both public accounting and within a large, global industrial corporation.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related business field required. MBA or other advanced degree(s) considered a plus. CPA required; Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
15 + years of finance and accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded, global company.
Exposure to manufacturing desirable
Five plus years of public accounting, internal controls, or internal auditing experience, preferably at the senior manager level
Experience beyond Audit highly desired; interest and ability to move into other senior finance roles in the future.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and application, business processes, and internal controls
Ability to operate effectively within a diverse, global, multinational company.

Proven track record of attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse audit or finance team, with a strong emphasis on leadership development.

Understanding of information technology general controls and auditing financial systems
Personal Characteristics
Unquestioned ethics and integrity
Ability to think and act independently and objectively.
Strong executive presence and credibility with all stakeholders, including senior management, Board members, and external auditors.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing into a form suitable for an executive-level audience.

Superior analytical, problem-solving, critical, and strategic thinking skills; strong judgment.

Intellectual curiosity:
ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
Successful track record of managing and developing a team with diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment with many competing priorities.

Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with all stakeholders including auditees, external auditors and other constituents through strong business partnering skills.

Ability to build consensus through strong influencing and negotiation skills, especially when delivering unfavorable findings.
Compensation

To attract an outstanding candidate to this critical position, the company is prepared to offer an attractive base salary and incentive compensation to the successful candidate.

Position Type:
Regular

Additional Locations:

Additional Information:

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging.

We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws.

If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing with a description of the accommodation you seek.

Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status:
Hybrid
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