Lead Internal Auditor EMEA & Americas

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Internal Auditor is responsible for leading Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas (West) with a specific focus on the West Internal Audit Division Retail and Technical Centers.

This role will utilize current audit processes and procedures to perform effective, independent, and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions. The position reports to the Division Internal Audit Manager or Senior Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads risk-based audits in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including planning, performing control walkthroughs, control testing, documenting, and reporting results.
• Verifies accounting records are accurate and factual and that the company's best practices are safeguarded.
• Identifies risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement; Identifies root causes and develops recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to aid in audit procedures, as necessary.
• Draft audit reports that address key issues noted during the audit for review.
• Leads discussions to present audit results and prepare necessary presentation materials.
• Reviews staff test papers and assists in overall audit project management
• Supervises staff members and assists staff in developing and adjusting testing procedures.
• Acts as the first point of contact for questions regarding audit and/or audit procedures and methodology.
• Develops relationships with Management to understand key initiatives within the organization.
• Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan. 
• Participates in ad hoc requests and special projects as required by the Audit leadership team.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field with a minimum of 5+ years of practical work experience in public accounting, internal audit, or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise.
• Master’s Degree and work experience in Retail/R&D preferred.
• CMA, CFE, CISA, CPA, or CIA certification is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices and ability to learn industry standards.
• Sound independent judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Strong English skills; another major language within the Bridgestone West organization is a plus (e.g. Spanish, French).
• The position will require up to 30% travel and the ability to travel internationally.

***Open to fully REMOTE. Travel will be ~30% within the US, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Canada, and Latin America. Traveling 1 week a month Sunday-Friday.***