Director, Internal Audit at Nordson Corporation in Westlake, Ohio

Job Description:

Collaboration drives Nordson's success as a market leader in Industrial Precision Solutions and Advanced Technology. Our employees thrive in an environment where we help each other reach our personal best and enable our company to continuously improve and grow, and our customers to succeed. You will find Nordson employees sharing our success by giving back in the communities around the world where we live and work.


Reporting to the CFO, the Director, Internal Audit is responsible of directing and carrying out the function of examining and


evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of corporate activities and programs, in relation to the Corporation's


objectives and strategic goals. This would be undertaken by performing financial, operational, management, and compliance


audits, including risk assessments, evaluation of reports, and analysis. Work consists of planning, directing, and implementing a


comprehensive internal audit program; and, advising on policies and procedures to ensure proper management of programs and


investments in those programs.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities



• Assists with the development of the annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology and establishing


audit procedures or suggestions for improvements in existing processes for adherence to corporate policies. Leads


preparation of audit reports and materials for management, audit committee and the Board of Directors.


• Assesses, defines and oversees the execution of enterprise risk assessment (ERM) to identify, categorize and


prioritize key risks to the organization. Defines risk thresholds and benchmarks. Identifies and evaluates


effectiveness of risk mitigation activities.


• Serves as the lead for assigned audits and the review of business risks through financial, operational, and


compliance audits of various functions, departments, or activities of the organization. Executes audit planning by


performing research to assist in development of appropriate audit scope, audit programs, testing procedures relevant


to risk and internal control objectives, timelines, workflows, and budgets.


• Provide management with preliminary written report of results and recommendations. Communicate the objective


and scope of audits, as well as any observations identified and provide recommendations which would facilitate the


enhancement of controls, increase efficiency, improve processes and/or ensure compliance. Researches financial


and operational business best practices, with a view to gathering information that would facilitate recommendations


for resolution.


• Provides analysis, consultation, and recommendations on internal policies and procedures. Formulates and


administers a comprehensive program of internal audit policies and activities with emphasis on those areas where


deficiencies have been noted. Ensures follow up on assigned programs/groups/projects and implementation of


Internal Audit recommendation is completed.


• Prepare, document and review comprehensive work papers, internal audit reports and relevant documentation;


completely and accurately, to support audit conclusions. Maintaining audit files and database using audit


management system. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules policies and procedures of


government authorities and payors.


• Determines and monitors key risk indicators and trends to support risk assessment and the application of appropriate


risk mitigation strategies, and maintains dialogue with team members and peers, both internally and externally, to


provide perspective, influence and guidance.


• Defines and drives the annual audit plan across the company. Acts as liaison between the company and outside


auditors to ensure that external audit activities requiring internal audit assistance are completed timely.


• Builds and maintains relationships with customers and key stakeholders. Influences decision-making and builds


partnerships across the organization. Establishes and monitors implementation of short and long-term strategies to


deliver services to customers within reasonable schedules and budgets.


• Provides expert advice and strategic recommendations to executive management with respect to identifying and


mitigating risk to the company. Monitors industry and/or regulatory trends and provides guidance to the business. Serves as primary liaison with government regulators. Guiding consultants contracted to perform internal audit projects under the overall supervision. • Directs, manages, develops and oversees budget; ensures activities are appropriately funded, coordinated and managed according to the guidelines/constraints of resource allocations. Oversees and manages department related expenditures. Balances cost saving measures with needs of department. • Directs overall personnel activity of the function which may include senior auditors and specialized personnel globally. Ensures department resources are properly allocated. Maintains open communication between employees and management, with direct intervention as appropriate. • Assist in the management and investigation of special projects and other relevant duties as assigned.



Education and Experience Requirements



• Bachelors or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Economics


• Fifteen or more years of audit, risk management or accounting experience either in a public accounting firm e.g. Big


4 or Top 20 or other finance/IA function (at senior leadership equivalent level)


• Ten or more years in a supervisory or management capacity included


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant certification preferred


• Experience working with concepts, practices and procedures in area of responsibility


• Experience working with management implications of various forms of financial data


• Experience working with large-scale, global programs across differing regions, business units and jurisdictions


• Experience in the production, distribution/logistics, and/or manufacturing sectors would be preferred



Preferred Skills and Abilities



• Strong strategic management, planning, change management, and analytical skills with proven experience in


orchestrating change in complex organizations


• Strong interpersonal and influential skills to cultivate relationships, facilitate negotiations and build partnerships with


key stakeholders


• Strong comprehension skills for understanding needs and concerns and developing and applying solutions


• Strong implementation skills to ensure programs and policies support business objectives and initiatives


• Strong innovation skills to customize or implement solutions to problems and craft new solutions in creative ways


• Strong organization and planning skills


• Strong human relations skills to select, develop, coach, mentor, discipline and reward employees


• Analytical orientation with strong ability to develop and use metrics to make the business case for programs, align


strategy with corporate goals and assess and justify the performance of programs.


• Ability to use insight of the organization's internal and the external business environment to improve outcomes that


affect business unit performance


• Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external clients in sensitive and highly visible circumstances


• Ability to use own judgment and initiative in problem resolution



Working Conditions and Physical Demands



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed


above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable


individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally


required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.



Travel Required



Estimated 40%
Nordson Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check, consistent with applicable laws.Third party recruiters and agencies should not contact employees of Nordson or its subsidiaries directly. Any resumes sent to a hiring manager or submitted to Nordson employees are considered unsolicited and property of Nordson. Nordson will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with Nordson's Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.