Internal Auditor

Position Summary We are seeking an Internal Auditor to join our Corporate Audit team. This role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development through exposure to enterprise-wide and site audits while partnering with business leaders across a global manufacturing organization.

In this role, the successful candidate will plan and execute risk-based audits focused on Global Trade Compliance processes and controls. The auditor will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify opportunities for process improvement, assess compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and provide objective recommendations to management. The role also includes communicating audit results, supporting corrective action plans, and collaborating with stakeholders across multiple business functions and geographic regions.

Prior Global Trade Compliance experience is considered an advantage but is not required. We are seeking candidates with a strong foundation in auditing, risk assessment, internal controls, compliance, or advisory services. Comprehensive training, mentoring, and on-the-job development will be provided to build the technical knowledge and skills needed to effectively audit Global Trade Compliance programs and processes.

This position is ideal for professionals with public accounting, internal audit, advisory, risk, compliance, or related experience who are looking to expand their expertise within a complex, global business environment while developing specialized knowledge in Global Trade Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operational, compliance, and risk-based audits across domestic and international business locations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, business processes, and risk management practices.
• Perform audit fieldwork, including interviews, process walkthroughs, testing, and data analysis.
• Identify control weaknesses, process inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support the development of audit reports by documenting audit results, observations, and recommended actions in a clear and concise manner.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to management and business leaders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote best practices and strengthen internal controls.
• Support trade compliance audit activities and develop trade compliance expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-7 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, risk advisory, compliance, or related audit functions.
• Experience conducting audits, assessments, or control reviews.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective working relationships across functions and levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic global business environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (20-30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a public, global, multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and data analytics tools.
• Trade compliance or regulatory experience is a plus but not required.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.

Location Preferences

• Primary: Portland, OR
• Secondary: Houston, TX
• Hybrid work schedule (two days per week in office).