Senior Internal Auditor

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. 

• Estimated annual base pay:  $85,000 (minimum) – 110,000 (midpoint) – 136,000 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members  

• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. 

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. 

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption Assistance  

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. 

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life 

• Member referral bonus 

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 

• Voluntary benefits, including:  

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts 

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support risk-based financial, operational or compliance audits of businesses and support functions, across all the phases of the audit: planning, risk-based scoping, fieldwork, reporting and management action plan tracking.

• Test and evaluate the design, implementation, and effectiveness of internal controls to support the Controller’s SOX compliance program. This includes leading process walkthroughs, detail tests of controls, and management reporting

• Develop an understanding of Woodward’s business processes, polices, applications, and control environment

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to understand priorities and to inform risk-based audit procedures

• Support special projects or assist the department with administrative matters

• Support preparation and updates of IA departmental policies, procedures, audit methodology.

• Coordinate audits/projects with co-sourced internal audit resources

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end business processes and risks including the tool and technologies that enable these processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good understanding of financial accounting and reporting.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency in relevant audit software and tools.

• Ability to lead or support a team of auditors that may include outside consultants.

• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and management.

• Advanced knowledge of internal controls and compliance requirements.

• Ability to analyze complex data and processes, and to provide recommendations for improvement.

Successful Candidates Typically Will Have:

• At least two years of prior internal audit, consulting or risk management experience, either with a professional services firm or within a publicly traded company are a plus

• Demonstrated knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO framework, or other risk-related methodologies and related regulatory guidance.

• Experience with ERP systems terminology, concepts, controls and practices.

• Proficiency with MS office, Share Point, and prior experience with ERP and financial systems.

• Certifications such as CFE, CIA, CPA, or CISA are a plus

• US – Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field require