Audit Automation and Data Analysis Manager

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Reporting To: Michael Crosby

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.
Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility. 

Join us to create a better future while growing professionally in a supportive environment!

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

• Lead and execute audit process automation and data insight and analysis projects by leveraging company tools (e.g., Diligent/Highbond, ACL, Python, SQL, PowerShell, Microsoft Flow/BI) to support risk-based operational, SOX, and special audits, including investigations of financial misconduct.
• Supervise, coach, and develop audit staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and thought leadership within the department.
• Identify control weaknesses, perform root-cause analysis, and partner with business leaders to implement and validate corrective actions, driving process improvements and risk mitigation.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with global business partners, external auditors, and the Audit Committee to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables, while contributing to the annual risk assessment and audit plan (with ~5% travel to global facilities).

Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or a related field OR in management information systems, computer science, information security, or a related field (required).
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, data analysis, IT or a related field (required) with exposure to a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Advanced: Process flowcharts/Visio, Excel spreadsheet.
• Intermediate: JD Edwards/ERP, BI/Power BI, presentation/PowerPoint, word processing/typing, ACL Analytics, Highbond Robots (Diligent), SQL
• Preferred Certification(s): Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), CompTIA A+, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Certified Data Professional (CDP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CSX), Cisco certified network associate (CCNA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities. 

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as: 

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary b