Senior Internal Auditor

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

The Senior Auditor, Internal reports to the Vice President, Internal Audit. The Senior Auditor, Internal role is a critical position in the MasterBrand Internal Audit group. This position will collaborate with other team members to carry out the department’s purpose of providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services focused on maintaining an appropriate control environment and striving to improve the Company’s operations. This position is responsible for supervising and performing financial internal audits assessing the accuracy of financial information and quality of internal controls in various areas of the Company. In addition to performing internal audits, the Senior Internal Auditor will plan, supervise, and perform operational audits, Sarbanes-Oxley reviews, and special projects as requested. The position may assist in planning and supervising audit projects beyond those directly led.

YOUR ROLE:

• Plans, supervises, performs, and facilitates financial audits, operational audits, Sarbanes Oxley reviews, and special projects under department management instruction and supervision, including reviewing financial statements, evaluates operating unit’s system of internal controls, and provides relevant information to Internal Audit management in determining a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) risk profile and in performing annual risk assessments.

• Ensures the operating unit system of internal controls is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), MasterBrand policies, Code of Conduct, and other applicable guidelines. Ensures the financial statements are prepared in the same accordance.

• Takes responsibility for overall project execution from planning to wrap up and final report delivery. 

• Communicates effectively audit observations and recommendations via update meetings and closing conferences with appropriate management personnel.

• Prepares the Executive Summary, Detailed Audit Report, and other audit deliverables based on the materiality and importance of audit results and adequacy of audit documentation, subject to Internal Audit management approval. 

• Develops in-depth knowledge of all MasterBrand strategic business units. Leverages ideas from other reviews and co-workers to provide value-added recommendations and best practices to others. 

• Demonstrates teamwork by responsively collaborating with the Internal Audit management and staff, sharing information and ideas, proactively seeking, and accepting constructive feedback, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate. 

• Assists with interviewing, training, and developing internal auditors.

• Works with IT Audit to develop, document, and/or run Data Analytic routines as feasible. 

• Identifies self-development needs and seeks opportunities to work on areas that will further develop skills.

• Coordinates and liaisons with the company’s external auditors. Supports and aligns activities with this team in support of their annual attest audit. 

• Consistently demonstrates the MasterBrand Way, positioning the company for growth and helping identify opportunities to reduce waste, complexity, and improve our work environment.

• Participates in company efforts related to ethics and compliance activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90% of the time and constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. This includes typing, clicking, and writing. Frequently positions self to maintain information in drawers and shelving. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Ability to read documents, emails, and computer screens, as well as see details on printed materials and presentations. Consistently works in an indoor setting. While traveling, the individual in this position needs to occasionally move about on the plant floor when going on plant tours and engage face to face with process and control owners. Occasionally moves items weighing up to fifteen pounds across plant floor for various needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This is a remote position with the ideal candidate capable of working efficiently and independently from their home office to fulfill assigned tasks and meet deadlines. As a remote employee the candidate will need internet connectivity capable of supporting virtual communication tools that allow for collaboration with team members, attendance of meetings, and participation in company activities. The ideal candidate will be required to set up and maintain a suitable home office environment conducive to productivity. This includes having a dedicated workspace with a comfortable chair, desk, and adequate lighting. The candidate is expected to travel 30% to 40% of their time to meet with process and control owners, go on plant tours, attend conferences, etc. This travel will require overnight stays and may be multiple days in duration.

• An undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting required.

• Master of Business Administration and/or relevant master’s studies preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (or Chartered Accountant equivalent) or Certified Internal Auditor preferred. Expected to work towards certification as part of skills development.

• 4-7 years of financial, accounting, and/or audit experience – with audit experience preferred.

• Basic understanding of and experience with the interpretation and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, auditing standards, and Sarbanes Oxley Act.

• Progressive financial experience participating on diverse teams at multiple locations within a manufacturing organization a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to develop an efficient and engaged finance team and to manage multiple priorities and team members in an efficient and effective manner.

• Positive and solution-orientated attitude and approach.

• Excellent analytical and communication skills (oral and written) required.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required.

• Experience with AuditBoard and Microsoft Power BI preferred.

• Experience with data analytics strongly preferred.

• Experience involved in IT systems operations or IT auditing preferred.

• Ability to travel 30-40% annually (domestic & international).

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].

*Actual pay will vary based on qualifications and other factors