Senior Internal Auditor

Woodward, Inc.

Senior Internal Auditor leading complex financial and operational audits at Woodward. Ensuring compliance and effectiveness while mentoring junior auditors.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeNiles • Illinois, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $136,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Audit planning & execution: Plan and conduct complex financial and operational audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Risk assessment & control evaluation: Identify key risks and assess the effectiveness of internal controls, recommending enhancements to mitigate risks.
SOX compliance testing and reviews: Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance testing and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines using AuditBoard.
Audit reporting: Prepare clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and actionable insights. Present reports to senior management and the audit committee.
Leadership & guidance: Provide mentorship and direction to junior auditors, fostering growth and collaboration within the audit team.
Operational audit collaboration: Use SharePoint to manage and collaborate on operational audit workflows.
Monitor recommendations & maintain tracking system: Manage the tracking system to document findings, recommendations, and follow-ups, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained improvements achieved.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional certifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or PMP (Project Management Professional)
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, data, analytics, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
Minimum of 3-4 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, risk management, or related areas, with proven experience in leading audits or acting in a senior capacity
Demonstrated ability to manage audit projects, mentor team members, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
401(k) match (4.5%)
Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave
Paid parental leave
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
Member referral bonus
Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts, Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial auditsoperational auditsrisk assessmentinternal controlsSOX compliance testingaudit reportingaudit project managementdata analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentorshipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

CIACISACPACFEPMP