Location: Wood Dale,IL, USA
Plan, lead and participate in the internal audit activities of AARs internal audit function by performing the following duties.
What you will be responsible for:
* Leads and participates in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing and other compliance-related procedures and activities.
* Leads and assists with operational and financial audits of AAR operating units and support functions.
* Prepares documentation to support audit work performed.
* Drafts audit findings and recommendations for issues identified and discusses/validates these with business and audit management.
* Monitors and follows through on issues/problems discovered during audit process to final resolution and implementation.
* Identifies business risks to evaluate and improve the underlying business processes and internal controls, as well as ways of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
* Assist with special projects, investigations, and department administrative tasks as necessary.
* Up to 20% travel may be required.
* All other duties as assigned.
What you will need to be successful in this role:
* Possesses required experience or education in accounting.
* Leads and conducts audits in accordance with professional audit standards.
* Has ability to focus on details and perform all required functions with accuracy.
* Applies advanced audit skills to the position.
* Possesses expert knowledge of general accounting methods, principles, and practices and the ability to apply this knowledge.
* Possesses strong decision-making and follow through abilities.
* Possesses ability to write reports and business correspondence, and to effectively present detailed information to management.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
* Excellent leadership and mentoring skills and ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to multi-task.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
* Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in accounting from four-year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 3 to 6 years audit experience (internal or external) with large public companies.
* Previous multi-national, manufacturing, aviation/aerospace industry experience(s) a plus.
* Proficiency with desktop Microsoft applications.
* Experience with Infor/Lawson a plus
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
* Competitive salary and bonus package
* Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* 401(k) retirement plan with company match
* Generous paid time off program
* Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
* The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
* Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
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