Financial Auditor

Company: Armstrong World Industries
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Primary location: Lancaster, PennsylvaniaRelocation offered: No Employment status: Full-TimeTravel: 15% Non-compete: No Pay grade: 11/12SummaryAs a Senior Financial Auditor functioning on a hybrid basis at our headquarters in Lancaster, PA you will be responsible for utilizing the latest fieldwork methods and analytic tools to deliver world-class assurance and advisory capabilities to reduce risk throughout the enterprise and protect organizational value.As part of our next-generation IA journey, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute towards the development of advanced data analytics tools capable of delivering high-impact reporting and dynamic risk assessments. Your success as a Senior Financial Auditor will depend on your ability to leverage your business acumen, audit experience, and analytical and problem-solving skills.What's in it for you!

• Heightened career advancement and growth, resulting from being the top manufacturer of suspended ceilings (roughly 50% market share in the North American market) coupled with a very strong projected market. Exposure to Armstrong's business units and processes will provide the opportunity to increase your options for a future career path outside of internal auditing.
• Opportunities to travel to interesting locations such as Pensacola, FL, Los Angeles, CA as well as Toronto and Montreal, Canada.
• Ability to make a positive impact on society through supporting local communities, providing disaster relief, and supporting education initiatives.What You'll Be Doing
  • Simplifying audit complexity and driving improvements in AWI's control processes
  • Leading audit engagements and providing guidance andcoaching to your peers and colleagues
  • Performing financial audits of business and manufacturing locations across the U.S. and Canada
  • Evaluating and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX compliance
  • Nurturing relationships and engaging key stakeholders with high-impact, value-added audit reporting
    • Collaborating with external auditors and co-sourced partners toward collective goals
    • Contributing to Audit Committee communications
    • Staying fresh with respect to the latest developments within audit and accounting
    • Coordinating pre- and post-implementation reviews of new IT applications
    • Advising on risks and controls during organizational changes and process re-engineering
    • Assessing risks and controls for new business acquisitions
    • Collaborating with colleagues to transform our analytic and continuous monitoring capabilities
    • Driving continuous improvement of Internal Audit capabilities and service offerings What Will Make You Successful
      • A track record of thinking critically and resolving issues through collaboration
      • Eagerness towards self-development and embracing new opportunities.
      • Working knowledge of internal control and professional internal audit standards
      • Proficient analytical, presentation, and writing skills
      • Ability to prioritize activities and maintain an agile mindset to dynamically shift priorities as neededQualifications
        • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance,business administration,or a related discipline
        • 3 or more years of Internal Auditing, public accounting experience, or other relevant professional experience
        • Manufacturing industry expertise
        • Willingness to travel up to 5 weeks per year What Makes You Stand Out
          • CPA, CIA, or related finance and accounting certifications (or progress toward a professional certification)
          • Experience utilizing SAP ECC or S/4 HANA
          • Familiarity with data and with utilizing visual analytic tools such as Alteryx, KNIME, ACL, Tableau, and/or PowerBI
          • Proficiency within Audit Board or similar audit/SOX management applicationArmstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.armstrongceilings.comSustainability at Armstrong World Industries (AWI)AWI Press Room Come and build your future with a growing business, travel to exciting locations, and develop into a more valuable finance professional; Apply today!Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.Our Sustainability Ambition"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.We are committed to:
            • Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
            • Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
            • Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
            • Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
            • Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.About the location (Lancaster PA)Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Come and build your future with us and apply today!Job Segment: Recruiting, Internal Audit, Financial, Accounting, CPA, Human Resources, Finance

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