Internal Audit Manager

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies.  We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com The Internal Audit function at SunSource plays a pivotal role in supporting the business growth. The Internal Audit Manager role will join an expanding team at a time of business growth. As the function continues to develop, this role offers a unique opportunity to help define audit processes and procedures, and make a meaningful impact across the organization. The Internal Audit Manager will report into the Senior Manager of Internal Audit and will also high visibility to executive leadership including the CFO and Corporate Controller. The ideal candidate is a motivated leader who thrives in a fluid environment, drives for results, balances analytical thinking with hands-on execution and is comfortable with various systems. Key Responsibilities

Develop, and participate in all phases of financial, operational, and compliance audits, including planning, scheduling, executing, and reporting of results.

· Facilitate the follow-up process with management to assist with the effective and timely remediation of observations identified.

· Analyze data to identify trends and risk patterns and recommend adjustments to the audit processes based on results of analytics.

· Support Internal Audit management with the identification of internal control and financial statement risks as well as business process improvement opportunities.

· Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement to existing audit processes to enhance overall effectiveness of the Company's audit department.

· Assist with special projects as designated by the Internal Audit management team or Executive Management. This may include, but is not limited to, process or control redesign, fraud risk analysis, consultation on system implementation, investigation of potential non-compliance, etc.

· Support annual external financial audits of the Company and its subsidiaries.

· Assist with merger and acquisition efforts through due diligence support and the post-closing integration process (as needed).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in accounting or equivalent experience required. Master’s degree or CIA/CISA/CPA preferred.

· 5+ years audit experience, including time working in the Big 4 and/or in a corporate Internal Audit function of a large manufacturing company (preferably public)

· Strong understanding of Internal Auditing methodologies and standards and adept at assessing complex processes to identify potential financial, operational, and compliance risks warranting audit attention.

· Demonstrated knowledge of business processes, internal controls, and governance principles.

· Possess project management skills and the ability to identify and assess changing business process risks.

· Experience supervising audits and leading a team

· Highly motivated, self-starter with strong supply chain management audit experience, such as demand planning, third party supplier reviews, and logistics warehouse operations.

· Strong critical thinking mentality, while demonstrating the initiative to learn new processes and business functions.

· Understanding of IT General Controls, experience with auditing, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology industry experience a plus.

· System Implementation experience a plus

· Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically advanced proficiency in Excel

· Familiarity with MS SharePoint, GRC audit management software, Data mining software (e.g., IDEA, ACL – Diligent,) or data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Personal integrity and trust

· Willingness and ability to travel 20-30%