• Lead and conduct audits in accordance with audit programs to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of government contract compliance internal controls, business processes, and procedures at Eaton operations
• Perform risk assessments to identify need for new audit programs or to modify existing audit steps to make the most effective use of audit and operational resources
• Present opening and closing meetings with audit locations
• Communicate credible audit findings convincingly both orally and in writing that are supported by well documented audit steps and work papers and provide workable recommendations for management to implement to resolve findings
• Follow-up on and review Management Action Plans implemented to remediate audit findings with limited direct supervision of the Audit Manager
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with both corporate and operational staff to better understand the businesses, risks, and customer needs, and coordinate with the other Eaton functional teams (HR, Law, Ethics) in the investigation of reported or suspected activities
• Assist in the development of the audit plan, profit plan and department continuous process improvements
• Keep up to date with changes in FAR regulations, agency supplements, CAS, internal governance directives, industry best practice, internal auditing standards and DCAA audit guidance
• Critically review planning and fieldwork for the audit team, providing valuable on the job coaching/training and written performance evaluations
• Counsel as an expert (for moderate to low level complexity issues) for government accounting, compliance and internal controls matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Business Administration from an accredited institution
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive government contract audit or contract accounting/compliance experience within government contract regulated industry
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as a US citizen, US Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
   

• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting
• CPA, CIA, CMA, CFE or other equivalent certification
• Intermediate level of expertise with CAS, FAR, DFARS, CFR and familiarity with contract/grant terms and conditions and DCAA and DCMA internal guidance
• Good knowledge of risks by contract type and mature understanding of the unique internal control environment government contractors are required to maintain.
• Significant exposure to forward pricing rates, incurred cost submissions, disclosure statements, billing systems and direct labor reporting systems.
• Familiarity with common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle, SAP, MFG/Pro or other systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Power Point and other applications.
• Knowledgeable regarding Internal Audit key concepts (risk-based audits, sampling, segregation of duties, compensating controls, etc.)

• Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed global organizational structure and quickly adopt to new work environment, systems, processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to deliver expected results and meet deadlines with a proactive attitude, and the desire to have an impact, and add-value to the organization.
• Understands project management and can break down large tasks into smaller components. Effectively leverages departmental and organizational resources.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams on assigned audits/projects, including assignment of work, monitoring of progress, review of results, performance feedback, coaching, and providing on-the-job training and development to team.
• Ability to identify weaknesses and develop and present recommendations for improvements to local management and suggest innovative process solutions.

Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices.   The annual salary range for this role is $84,720 - $116,490 a year.

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Job: Finance/Accounting

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: Corporate Sector

Job Level: Individual Contributor
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time