Internal Auditor at Ace Hardware Corporation in Oak Brook, IL

Summary: Ace Hardware Corporation is seeking an Internal Auditor to assist management in evaluating and improving the organization’s risk management, control, and governance processes. The role involves performing financial and operational audits for various departments and facilities, while developing positive relationships with audit clients. Responsibilities: - Assist with completion of assigned audit engagements following a standard audit methodology under minimal supervision from Audit Management - Demonstrate the ability to compose and confidently deliver effective oral and written communications (e.g., audit reports) aimed at all levels within the Ace organization - Utilize various in-house computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP, etc.) to successfully complete assigned audit engagements - Demonstrate the ability to work independently in a deadline-focused, fast-paced environment, while providing timely project status updates to Manager - Demonstrate the ability to develop and enhance positive relationships with our audit clients by gaining a better understanding of overall business risks, issues, and concerns (both across the company and within their particular line of business) Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree with focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business - 1-3 years' experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, or Business - Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills - Experience with basic technological applications (i.e., Microsoft Office) - Ability to establish effective internal & external working relationships - Ability to work independently in a deadline-focused, fast-paced environment, while providing timely project status updates to Manager Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience in documenting and evaluating operational and financial controls with industry knowledge (e.g., distribution or manufacturing) - Proven experience developing full, risk-based Audit Reports (encompassing root cause analysis related to issue development) - Excellent project management skills - Previous experience developing, documenting, and identifying controls within an ERP system (e.g., SAP) - Experience effectively utilizing data analytics - Additional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, etc.) and/or advanced degree (e.g., MBA) Required Skills: Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Microsoft Office, SAP, Operational controls evaluation, Financial controls evaluation, Risk-based Audit Reports, Data analytics, CPA certification, CIA certification, CFE certification, CISA certification Benefits: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!), Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation, Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents, 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire, Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions, Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation, Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review, We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales, We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!, Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more, Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off, Adoption cost reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events, Identity theft protection, Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.