Senior Auditor

Are you ready for what’s next?  

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview:

Are you looking for an opportunity with a company that promotes a fun and healthy lifestyle? Brunswick is a global manufacturer and a product leader in the marine industry, with companies such as Mercury Marine, SeaRay, Boston Whaler, and Harris.

As a lifestyle company, we believe in the value of work-life balance. This position will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Mettawa, IL but will have a flexible work arrangement with several options to fit your life. If you’re looking to grow your career and be a true partner on an exciting team that supports strategic and compliance audits for a global enterprise – we want to hear from you!

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Essential Functions:

• Plan / lead audits of business processes supporting operational and financial activities, including resource planning, scoping and reviewing team member’s work product.

• Perform detailed tests of controls utilizing the COSO control framework.

• Provide assistance to the company’s external auditors by performing reliance testing that supports the Company’s assessment of internal controls per the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX).

• Identify, evaluate and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and improve efficiency.

• Document audit results in a neat and organized manner consistent with established department standards.

• Ability to review and analyze facts and trends to formulate practical recommendations for control deficiencies and improvement opportunities.

• Prepare audit reports and memorandums to concisely communicate audit results.

• Perform or assist with special projects / investigations as they arise.

• Supervise and guide audit staff in a team atmosphere.

• Stay abreast of current accounting and auditing trends and rules and consider the applicability to Brunswick.

• This position requires (up to 30-40%) travel to various Brunswick Corporation locations both domestic and international.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required with a major or concentration in accounting, finance and/or business administration, etc.

• Minimum of three years work experience in public accounting or internal audit required.

• Strong relationship management, listening, written and oral communication skills and exhibit sound judgment in the midst of convergent views.

• Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of management, from clerical staff to senior executives.

• Ability to balance the need to help the business make change yet remain objective and independent.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, and motivate audit team members.

• Ability to function in a matrix type structure reporting to multiple Senior Managers depending on the engagement.

• Comprehensive understanding of the COSO control framework and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS); working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Ability to evaluate management responses and action plans to mitigate risk.

• Effective project and time management.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, or CFE) preferred.

• Manufacturing and International experience with a US public company is preferred.

• Fraud investigation experience is beneficial.

• Data Analytics is a plus.

• Experience working using audit software tools such as Diligent is strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid, 3x in office per week

Why Brunswick:

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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