Location: Victor,NY, USA
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company focused on improving lives one person at a time. The Company operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, improving the vision of millions of people every day. CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's health company dedicated to assisting women, babies and families at the healthcare moments that matter most. Headquartered in San Ramon, CA, CooperCompanies has a workforce of more than 15,000 with products sold in over 130 countries. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.
Job Summary:
The Manager of Internal Auditor will partner closely with business and finance leadership to enhance the control environment tied to business performance and serve the very important role of ensuring proper compliance and governance around critical processes and procedures. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to learn and grow your accounting and auditing skillset within a fast-growing, diversified, public, global S&P 500 medical device and life sciences company, then this one is designed for you. You will be joining a very talented team of seasoned accounting and audit professionals. You will have the opportunity to learn and improve the end-to-end processes of audit as well as core accounting and broader business processes. Through our robust program of training and real-life experience, you will become equipped with the skills needed to grow within internal audit or transfer to other accounting and finance teams within our organization.
* Supervises and performs SOX (including ITGC), financial, operational and compliance audits, including audit planning, execution, identifying and defining issues and recommendations, and reporting
* Understands and evaluates the key components of risk within the business and ensures that these areas are reviewed and tested through the delivery of support, advisory and assurance services to the business
* Coordinates with both the internal audit co-source partner and the external auditor to ensure effective and efficient audits
* Establishes and maintains effective relationships with management so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the business
* Provides quality and value-added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity
* Demonstrates and applies strong project management skills, teamwork, and responsibility with internal audit team members, external auditors and audit clients
* Understands and adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
* As business needs dictate, works extended hours to complete department goals or tasks
* Leads and manages a team of Internal and Senior Auditors to ensure the successful execution of department initiatives, in an environment of trust and mutual respect
* Leverages and enables technology to optimize the effectiveness of deliverables and services
* Drives and implements departmental initiatives both in internally and in Company operations
Travel Requirements:
* International (regional and global) business travel (approximately 20%)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Robust people management skills with experience leading audit teams with a strong focus on execution and team development
* Strong understanding of SOX (including IT general controls), generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and auditing standards
* Experience in non-financial operational and compliance reviews
* Comfortable driving change and a passion for continuous improvement
* Proven track record of relationship development and management with executive stakeholders
* Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
* Problem solving skills that demonstrate logical and analytical thought processes
* Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
* Strong influencing and negotiating skills; continuously advocates for the use of technology and data
* Sound judgment and the highest integrity
* Data analytics skills, Tableau experience a plus
* IT audit experience a plus
Work Environment:
* Hybrid working environment; a mix of office and remote working
* Prolonged sitting in front of a computer
Experience:
* Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a position managing and performing internal audits and/or related functions within an Internal Audit department or CPA firm.
* Experience in overseeing full cycle Sarbanes-Oxley projects and implementing requirements under Section 404
* Experience performing/overseeing financial, operational and compliance audits in public accounting firm or as an internal auditor in a multinational corporation preferred.
Education:
* BS/BA Degree preferably in Accounting or Finance
* CPA or Chartered Accountant and / or CIA designation preferred
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $98,460.00 and $140,657.00 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
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