Sr Manager, Internal Audit - Portsmouth, NH

Albany International Corporation is looking for a Sr Manager, Internal Audit.

The Sr Manager of Internal Audit will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the company's assessment of the effectiveness of the internal controls, recommend improvements to internal and operational controls, practices, and processes to ensure compliance as required by public companies. The Internal Audit Manager will ensure that all audit work conforms to the IA Charter and external standards governing the practice of internal auditing.

Additionally, the Internal Audit Manager will provide a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the company, audit management, control, and the governance processes. The role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Albany International Corp. is a global manufacturer whose products and technologies help make paper smoother, tissue softer, and aircraft engines and structures lighter. The company has 2 core businesses, The Machine Clothing segment is the world's leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries' products. Engineered Composites is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities & Key Areas

• Develop and implement the Internal Audit (IA) Plan and independent Risk Assessment as required by the IA Charter. Safeguards company assets and identifies and oversees implementation of methods for improvement. Establishes best in class and current audit practices including the development of audit plans and reporting.
• Lead the execution of the IA Plan which may include assessments, reviews, testing and other projects to meet financial, operational, SOX compliance and other organizational objectives.
• Identify and evaluate significant risk exposures and investigate other matters needed or requested by the Audit Committee or CFO/CEO.
• Oversee the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Program, control design assessment, testing, reporting, deficiency evaluation and overall compliance with SOX policy and laws.
• Lead quarterly updates to the Audit Committee on internal audit, risk and compliance matters.
• Support ERM activities for IA Risk Assessment and impact to the Audit Plan.
• 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. Play integral role as a member of cross functional business development implementation team.
• Develop the resource structure that supports the annual audit plan across the company. Build and motivate resources team(s) to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of the function, including the management of outside consulting relationships.
• Responsible for hiring, developing, and retaining talent using company-wide processes, tools and resources. Execute all aspects of the performance management culture, including development, coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Create a culture of professional development, career enrichment, to build out team members' skill sets and knowledge to prepare for rotation into business roles.
• Effectively utilize tools, technology, benchmarking, external and internal data to provide valuable insights.
• 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.

Preferred Experience/Characteristics/ Competencies & Education

• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal/external audit, accounting, or finance, including leadership experience in IA, Internal controls or Financial reporting.
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience required.
• Expertise working with best in class practices in areas of audit methodologies, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO principles, SEC compliance, and enterprise risk.

• Bachelor's degree required, in accounting, finance, economics, or related field. Master's Degree preferred.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and presentation skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate with executive management and provide meaningful insights and recommendations.
• 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 working in a manufacturing and/or aerospace and defense industry and publicly traded company environment, preferred.
• 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.
• Solid implementation skills to ensure programs and policies support business objectives and initiatives.
• 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.
• Capability to use insight of the organization's internal and the external business environment to improve outcomes that affect business performance.
• Ability to publicly represent company with internal and external clients in sensitive and highly visible circumstances.

Remuneration & Benefits/ Other

• Location: Portsmouth, NH. full-time in office, 9/80 schedule: Week 1: 9 hours Mon-Thu, 8 hours Friday. Week 2: Work 9 hours Mon-Thu, Friday off
• Compensation: Will be structured to attract and retain the best possible candidate.
• Please Note: Due to the restricted nature of work, only US Citizens and US Persons (permanent residents) will be considered for this role. We cannot at this time sponsor employment visas (e.g. H-1B visa status).