Sr. Manager, Internal Audit, Manufacturing

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The Internal Audit team at Lucid is responsible for delivering high quality audits and advisory risk management services spanning all areas of Lucid Operations. We are seeking a dynamic Internal Audit Senior Manager to lead and conduct both Operational Audits and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Audits based out of the Lucid Casa Grande, AZ manufacturing plant. This is a high visibility dynamic role where you will be interacting with all levels of personnel within the company. The ideal candidate will leverage the knowledge of audit, internal controls, financial and business operations to identify and evaluate critical business risks and opportunities for process and control improvements.
This position will assist with leading and directing manufacturing's internal audit activities, with accountability for the planning, risk assessment, scoping, execution and reporting of audit activities.

Role:

• Utilize a risk-based approach to plan, scope, and execute complex audit projects within the construction and manufacturing environments in the Lucid Casa Grande, AZ manufacturing plant. 
• Assist with conducting risk assessments for respective businesses to develop a robust plan, that will include financial/SOX, operational and compliance audits.
• Conduct audits, fraud investigations and other special investigations as needed.
• Assist with developing, defining priorities and implementing the strategy of Lucid’s global internal audit function.
• Effectively communicate and report on the effectiveness of the internal control structure along with providing sound recommendations on improving business processes as company expands operations.
• Continuously educate business partners within the organization on the importance of maintaining effective internal control environment, standardization of processes and controls, and the role of Internal Audit.
• Leverage technology and data to optimize the effectiveness of the internal audit process and projects including audit process automation and continuous auditing.
• Partner with external auditors and third-party resources to evaluate risks and other business requests.
• Work closely with Lucid’s growing global internal audit function to identify key risks and recommend process, control and cost improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of professional experience, including prior internal audit or SOX experience.
• Experience highly preferred in a manufacturing organization and expertise in related processes (inventory management and/or cost accounting) and/or construction activities.
• CPA and/or CIA certification is required, with a minimum of 7 years of U.S. based Big 4 or national CPA firm experience (total of at least 15 years of experience).
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP and other SAP Business suite applications is desirable
• Build working relationships with process owners and key stakeholders in various departments, to increase awareness of the importance of mitigating risks and implementing controls.
• Strong project management experience in organizing, planning and executing the program from vision through implementation across multiple internal reporting and organizational lines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to hold discussions with the audit team and business partners, analyze complex business documents and write reports and other communication succinctly and clearly with attention to detail.
• Proven critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues and deal with a variety of high priority situations.
• Proven ability to thrive in a creative, dynamic, fast-paced environment, and work both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor, team player and project manager.
• May require domestic and international travel.
• Candidate is expected