Lead Auditor

Lead AuditorDavidson NC 800E Beaty St, Davidson, North Carolina, United StatesNewFinanceRequisition # 2107311Total Views 16At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. Were a team that dares to look at the worlds challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.Position Summary:The Lead Audit Consultant is part of a global team conducting value-added audits around the world. The Lead Audit Consultant will lead teams of 3-5 people and is responsible for audit planning, supervision of Audit Consultants, testing procedures and audit reporting. The Lead Audit Consultant will also support strategic initiatives of the Audit Department. All Lead Audit Consultants must maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, integrity, and discipline in all their actions.Responsibilities:Independently assess process and control gaps to assess actual and potential business impacts, taking into consideration mitigating controls.

Assign specific audit areas to Audit Consultants and assist them with appropriate training as needed.

Determine that all logistical issues (such as travel arrangements, advance coordination with local management, supplies, etc.) have been addressed.

Provide consistent, on-site daily supervision of the audit.

Lead and provide coaching to Audit Consultants.

Act as the primary interface with local management and with the Audit Director, keeping both informed on progress made, issues encountered, and proposed responses to each finding.

Monitor the progress of the audit, including the work of all Staff Consultants, to ensure completion of the audit within the scheduled time.

Independently assess process and control gaps to assess actual and potential business impacts, taking into consideration mitigating controls.

Recognize and recommend solutions to resolve audit findings in a timely manner.

Develop fact based and objective conclusions and recommendations for each audit issue.

Respect and protect the confidentiality of information obtained during the audit.

Provide leadership, training, and support to Staff Consultants, including the significant support and training required to integrate new Staff consultants into the audit team on an ongoing basis.

Maintain knowledge of general business and economic developments and gain understanding of the Companys industry.

Maintain adequate and up to date technical knowledge in such areas as accounting, audit, information technology and other areas as required. Maintain adequate and up to date knowledge of all Trane Technologies accounting and internal control requirements.

Perform special assignments as requested, including strategic projects.

Take a lead role in fraud or special investigations that can result in employee interviews and terminations.

Build a positive rapport with personnel throughout Audit Services and the worldwide organization.

Behavioral Characteristics:Clearly articulate and communicate findings to key stakeholders and executive leadership

Interact with client personnel and demonstrate a commitment to continually improve client satisfaction.

Demonstrate and facilitate teamwork by cooperating with seniors and other staff, sharing information, accepting constructive feedback and accepting additional assignments when appropriate.

Strong customer service focus, with a drive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.

Strong business acumen

Build a positive rapport with personnel throughout the global organization.

Demonstrate a high sense of urgency and confidentiality.

Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain poise under pressure.

Exhibit self-confidence along with an independent and objective attitude.

Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA required

Minimum 7 years of experience in accounting and auditing fields

Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word.

Demonstrated leadership in Agile audit methodology

Demonstrated leadership developing and utilizing analytics within audits

Knowledge and experience working with Oracle R12, preferred.

Ability to travel 20-30%, including international travel.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives. We are proud of our winning culture which is inclusive and respectful at its core. We share passion for serving customers, caring for others, and boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.We are committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.