Manager, Internal Audit (MA or CT)

Responsibilities

PerkinElmer is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit who will lead operational, financial, and compliance audits. In this role, you will identify risk areas, develop and complete audit test plans, and communicate results and recommendations to senior leaders to enhance the company’s control environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage internal audit projects from beginning to end. Key elements include:
  • Planning: Obtain a deep understanding of operational objectives, key performance measures and leading practices for the area under audit. Identify risk factors, key controls, and develop the audit program.
  • Fieldwork: Evaluate the adequacy of internal control and processes through detailed testing. Properly document work papers to support audit observations.
  • Communication & Reporting: Prepare and present audit observations within appropriate context and tone at audit meetings and within written audit report.
• Participate in senior level presentations on audit findings, potential remediation plans and other key management initiatives.
• Establish effective business relationships within the company.
• Assist / Participate in the risk assessment and annual audit plan development process.
• Coordinate and supervise internal audit work provided by third-party providers as required.
• Ability to perform integrated audits (including operational technology components)
• Assist in execution of special projects and the company’s SOX program, including conducting reviews of testing.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 + years diversified auditing experience, with some ‘Big 4’experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance required.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to international markets for assignments, as necessary.

Preferred Characteristics

• Well-developed business partnering and relationship management skills with the ability to apply business acumen to complex and diverse business issues.
• Critical thinker with ability to navigate the gray, articulate business risks and negotiate conflict.
• Self-motivated, able to work well in a team and independently.
• Non-audit experience (such as financial planning & analysis, operational accounting, or compliance) and Life Sciences industry experience
• Master’s degree / MBA preferred.
• Professional certifications should include CPA, Chartered Accountant or Equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior executive levels.
• Analytical, with strong knowledge of audit methodology, risk assessment and internal control concepts
• Awareness of fraud risks and schemes

The annual compensation range for this full-time position is $105,000 to $160,000. The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors including internal equity, work location, as well as individual qualifications, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.