Senior Internal Auditor

Posting Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor plays a key role in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and business operations across Donaldson's global organization.

This position will lead the execution of risk-based operational, financial, and compliance audits from planning through reporting, leveraging data analytics and other audit techniques to identify risks, evaluate controls, and drive process improvements. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong audit judgment, business acumen, and the ability to develop practical, actionable recommendations.

The role offers broad exposure to Donaldson's global operations and opportunities to collaborate with business leaders across the organization.

Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington office/facility.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational, financial, and compliance audits, including risk assessments, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Develop risk-based audit scopes and testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of business processes and internal controls.
• Analyze business processes and leverage data analytics to identify risks, control deficiencies, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Evaluate the relationship between IT, financial, and operational controls to assess the overall control environment.
• Identify audit findings, assess root causes, and partner with management to develop practical corrective action plans.
• Communicate audit results and recommendations to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.
• Manage audit engagements to ensure timely completion, quality documentation, and achievement of audit objectives.
• Review workpapers and provide coaching and guidance to auditors.
• Support SOX compliance activities, external audit coordination, and annual audit planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies within Internal Audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, or related business functions, preferably with a manufacturing industry focus
• Demonstrated ability to lead audits from planning through reporting, with minimal oversight.
• Experience conducting operational audits, including evaluating business processes, identifying risks, and assessing the effectiveness of internal controls
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Section 404 requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and/or internationally.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI, SQL, or advanced Excel.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with OPTRO (AuditBoard) or similar audit management software.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification (or in progress).
• Foreign language proficiency, particularly Spanish or Portuguese.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to leverage data to identify risks and drive process improvements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary Range

$84,000-$105,000. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

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