Senior Internal Auditor

James Hardie Building Products is the $1.5B world-leader in Fiber Cement Siding. In the United States, we have operations in eight manufacturing plants, two regional offices and two research centers. No matter where we operate, our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

The Internal Auditor will report to the Manager of Internal Audit. This position will be responsible for execution of the audit plan to ensure financial statement integrity and a strong internal control environment. The Department assesses the reliability of financial reporting, compliance with laws and regulations, the efficiency of operations and fraud risk factors. This critical independent appraisal function of the Company is entrusted with objectively examining, evaluating and reporting on the adequacy of internal control and the safeguarding of assets and to deter and investigate fraud thus contributing to the economic, efficient and effective use of resources and to reduce the potential risks faced by the Company. The Internal Audit Department reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and day to day reports directly to the CFO. The internal audit organization is viewed as a training ground for high performing talent seeking a developmental assignment and exposure to the global operations of the Company.

* Assists with development of corporate, divisional, and functional audit plans. * Communicates audit findings to customer and audit management team. * Demonstrates up-to-date expertise in audit processes and methodologies in the Internal Audit Department and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans. * Models compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity. * Performs Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) test work. * Validates control design and effectiveness and identifies process deficiencies. * Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions. * Partner with management to identify constructive and value-added solutions to address issues identified. Recommend operation improvements which ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business and that company assets are conserved, protected and accurately presented.

* Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field OR Bachelor s degree in Management Information Systems or other Information Technology-related field. * Minimum of 1-4 years of professional work experience. Experience in internal auditing or public accounting is preferred, but not required. Experience in Big 4 Audit firm or equivalent audit experience a Plus. Business/operations/manufacturing experience is preferred. * Strong understanding of SOX processes including ability to design and execute SOX test plans, assist with remediation efforts, and properly document testing results. * Manufacturing industry experience is preferred. * Knowledge of SAP is a plus. * Ability to travel both domestically and internationally - 20-25%