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Apogee Enterprises Inc Auditor, Internal Audit in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apogee Enterprises Inc. General Description: The Auditor is a key contributor within the Internal Audit team, helping to drive a culture of accountability in order to enhance the overall strength of the Apogee finance team by evaluating risk and assessing compliance with internal processes and controls. This role is responsible for enterprise-wide risk-based approach to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and other key internal audit projects. A successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external to Apogee, a mindset for growth and continuous improvement, an ability to process information quickly to drive for solutions to problems and complex issues, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Execute process and testing to ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting to support a strong environment of financial accuracy and reliability. Perform activities, together with key partners across the business, to ensure appropriate control design and documentation and effectiveness testing. Perform activities to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving control and governance processes. Participate in discussions with senior management and external auditors regarding internal audit plans, activities and findings. Establish and monitor remediation plans as needed to address control deficiencies, including identifying improvement opportunities. Assist and coordinate ongoing maintenance of key SOX-related documentation and policies across the organization. Support business partners to ensure controls are responsive to and incorporate business and process changes, with a mindset to continuous improvement and efficiency in process. Internal Audit Projects Support the development of internal audit projects and execute scoping, planning and testing activities. Promote a culture of compliance with Company policies, standards and other best practices to build sustainable and efficient operating practices and drive business performance. Serve as liaison with third-party partners to help drive efficient internal and external audit processes and communications. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance +1 years of progressive external and/or internal audit experience in a public company / organization of appropriate complexity Understanding of internal audit practices, U.S. GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective interaction with all levels of leadership and across all functional areas. Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills Strong professional and ethical standards Proficient use of applicable technology (Excel, audit software, etc.) Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) certification Experience with manufacturing companies Operational audit experience #LI-TV1 Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.