Director, Internal Audit

About us

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

Our Culture

We believe health and safety of our employees are a top priority, we care about our local communities and the global environment. BorgWarner promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive environment, honors integrity, strives for excellence, commits to responsibility for our communities and the environment, and builds on the power of collaboration. 

Career Opportunities

We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with BorgWarner now!

Job purpose

Responsibilities include the oversight and scope of the Global Audit Plan, supporting the Head of Internal Audit Services (IAS) on Global Audit Strategy, delivery of BorgWarner Technologies with continued focus on Data Analytics enhancements, preparation of Audit Committee Materials, managing the America’s audit region currently including two audit managers (and audit staff), oversight of North America Plant Audits, Operational Audits, Compliance Audits (Primarily ABAC & Investigations), as well as Data Analytics Delivery. 

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of IAS on the Global Audit Plan strategy, addressing financial (SOX), operational, and compliance risks within the company
• Manage the North America Center of Excellence team, which includes technology solutions (to support Data Analytics), AuditBoard Administration, as well as necessary software implementations. 
• Manage the North America Audit Team on executing the ICFR and Non-ICFR Audit plan. 
• Quarterly preparation of materials to Audit Committee / Senior Finance Leadership
• Manage ad hoc investigations as provided by the Head of IAS
• Support compliance and implementation of the new Institute of Internal Auditor Requirements
• Develop and propose project “workstreams” on an annual basis which requires assignments to regional senior managers to be completed prior Q3 each year. 
• A key lead to the audit international teams on interpretation of audit methodologies, as well as the interpretation of the Risk and Controls Matrix (RACM). 
• A key liaison between Internal Audit Services, Corporate Controller and BU SOX Controllers and Finance on the conclusions of the audit plan. 
• Support the Head of IAS, Corporate Staff, and Business Units on the importance of ICFR controls, including leading critical trainings both within Internal Audit and to our Business Units.

What we’re looking for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance CPA Preferred
• 10+ years overall audit/accounting/finance/experience
• Background and knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls over financial reporting and financial planning and analysis
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Ability to speak and write in English at a highly skilled level 
• Ability to travel up to 30%, primarily in the Americas.
• The focus of travel will be in the U.S and Mexico with occasional trips to Asia or Europe
• Strong desktop application software skills, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
• High degree of personal integrity and ethics

Preferred

• Big 4 or regional audit firm experience in external or internal audit preferred
• Experience with AuditBoard audit management software
• Experience with enterprise software including SAP and OneStream
• MBA or MSA a plus

What we believe

• Inclusion-We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity- We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
•  Excellence- We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
•  Responsibility- We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration- We are one BorgWarner.

Safety

This position will adhere to Global Star Safety Program, including safety rules, practices and training as outlined in the BorgWarner PTC Safety Policy Manual,