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Internal Audit Manager

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Dec 2024

About the role

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

Department Overview

Corporate Audit performs audits and assurance activities for Motorola Solutions' global operations. Audits include strategic, operational, financial, and compliance categories. Reporting to the CFO and Audit Committee Chair, this organization is responsible for facilitating the annual enterprise risk management (ERM) update, establishing and completing the audit plan, and driving activities that enhance the overall risk management environment. In addition, Audit is considered a key source of talent for the overall finance organization, making recruiting, talent development, and staff rotations a fundamental area of focus.

Job Description

This role will be on a hybrid model based out of our Chicago office.

Reporting to the Audit Director, this role is considered a lead role within the organization with significant visibility to senior management. Will consider remote candidates.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Successfully design and manage the completion of audit engagements specifically: determine project scope, manage that scope for the audit engagement, review test plans, and results from the audit team, communicate results to the business, and issue the final audit report
Participate with strategic business partners in the areas of finance, operations, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategy to identify key risks to ensure alignment with assurance objectives
Work closely with the audit director and/or senior manager throughout audit engagements to ensure alignment with project scope and objectives
Contribute to business-critical consulting projects sponsored by senior leadership utilizing various analytical and improvement techniques
Facilitate change and process improvement by offering value-added recommendations
Serve as a catalyst to share best practices and drive process improvements
Work effectively as part of a motivated, diverse, and high-energy team
Experience managing a team and ability to coach/mentor staff auditors
Demonstrates critical thinking and an interest in taking on new challenges

Additional Knowledge/Skills:

CPA preferred; CIA or CISA a plus
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance is preferred with a minimum of 5 years working experience in audit or finance/accounting functions, with progressive career advancement and a demonstrated track record of high performance
Demonstrated excellence in communications, leadership, critical thinking, analytics, strategic business knowledge, and partnering with financial and operational business leaders are essential qualities. Solid understanding of process and systems
The ideal candidate will know GAAP and AICPA Audit and Attest standards. An MBA or similar advanced degree is a plus
Willingness to travel (international trips up to 4 weeks in duration, ~ 2x per year)
Strong understanding of accounting, policies, and internal controls
As this is a pipeline position, the candidate should aspire to rotate to other areas within the company within ~ 3+ years