Internal Audit Manager

Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

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Job Summary

As a member of the Internal Audit department, this position is responsible to review activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of controls to achieve Company objectives. This position will also be responsible to audit and analyze expense reports, ensuring compliance against T&E policy to achieve the company's objectives. The role actively participate in the Trade Compliance Committee to ensure OFAC and FCPA compliance. This position works on projects both independently and in small teams.

To be successful this role must have strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work under pressure (i.e. deadlines) while balancing multiple priorities.

Reporting Structure

The Manager of Internal Audit reports to the Director of Risk as part of the Internal Audit Department. There are no direct reports reporting into this role.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial, operational and control review of third parties including sales agreements, freight claims processors, co-op claims processors, etc.
• Develop audit approaches to support FCPA compliance and service provider internal control evaluations
• Help develop programs for internal employees to proactively assess and review internal controls in their respective areas
• Perform special projects and fraud investigations as required
• Perform quarterly and annual reviews and testing for financial statements as required
• Perform pre-implementation control reviews of new systems as needed
• Oversee parent company internal audits/reviews
• Work with IT Security on computer and system access controls and processes
• Coordinate activities with the Berkshire Hathaway Internal Audit group and assist in Berkshire/E&Y internal audit reviews as required.
• Audit selected expense reports to ensure compliance with established company policies. Assist in the refinement of existing policies to address compliance gaps and develop new policies where necessary to address emerging compliance and spending opportunities.
• Work with employees to remediate identified exceptions.
• Generate and analyze exception and spending trend reports from the Company PCard and T&E systems.
• Prepare periodic management reports to summarize identified exceptions.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 4+ years of Accounting experience, strong technical US GAAP accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP and GRC preferred but not required
• Knowledge of Concur preferred but not required
• Prior Audit Experience, either public or private
• Must be highly analytical and inquisitive with strong organizational abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to meet monthly deadlines and goals
• Strong working knowledge Microsoft Office; proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with audit software tools, such as ACL preferred but not required
• Excellent organizational, managerial, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team-based, continuous improvement environment, ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently
• Expected travel up to 5% in US, Canada and UK, no extended projects. Weekend work as needed.

Competencies

• Strong customer focus dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
• Seen as a team player that encourages collaboration and quickly gains trust and support of peers. Finds common ground and solves problems for the benefits of all
• Manage multiple tasks and projects with the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to requests based on shifting priorties
• Analyze, investigate and resolve issues by applying knowledge of policies, procedures and internal processes
• Align and operate within the company's core ethics and values
• Ability to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues and customers. Takes personal responisblity for the quality and content of the work, and complies with information confidentiality requirements where applicable
• Establishes and mantains strong business relationships by collaborating with customers by fully understanding and meeting their expectations

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.