Director, Internal Audit

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our organization as the Director of Internal Audit. In this role, you will be assisting the Vice President, Internal Audit in building, overseeing and executing all aspects of the internal audit function. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that company's operations are compliant with relevant regulations, policies, and industry best practices as the enterprise continues its standalone journey as it carves out of Emerson. In addition, you will participate in advising on value creating opportunities in targeted strategic and operational areas. Copeland has aspirations to become a public company in the foreseeable future. This role provides exposure to the Copeland Executive and leadership teams contributing to their understanding of potential risks and opportunities for improvement. Your ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly and concisely will be critical.

This role is to be based in our St. Louis, MO office. Relocation assistance will be provided for the ideal candidate.

As a Director, Internal Audit, you will:

- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert guidance and recommendations on internal control matters, risk mitigation strategies, and process improvements

- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, establishing yourself as a trusted partner who understands business objectives and challenges

- Provide insights and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk management practices, and improve overall governance processes

- Take a lead role in defining an internal control framework in preparation for SOX compliance

- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and best practices in internal audit to provide thought leadership and ensure that the organization remains ahead of regulatory requirements

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential risk and action plans

- Assisting in providing strategic leadership and direction to the internal audit team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development

- Assisting in establishing departmental goals and objectives in alignment with the organization's overall strategy

- Establish audit programs, audit documentation, findings, recommendations, work papers, and audit reports to ensure consistency and quality of work

- Recruit, train and develop direct reports, providing guidance on career progression, skill development, and professional growth opportunities

- Maintain team engagement through continuous conversation and action planning

- Foster a culture of strong ethics and integrity within the internal audit team, ensuring adherence to professional standards and ethical principles

- Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, ensuring effective coordination of audit activities and timely resolution of any identified issues or concerns

Required education, experience, & skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) professional certification is required

- Minimum of 15 years experience, with 10 years at an internal audit senior leadership role

- Prior experience with a big four accounting firm at a managerial level is a prerequisite

- Experience in establishing and optimizing on continuous auditing techniques and tools including implementation of AuditBoard tools (SOXHUB, OpsAudit and WorkStream)

- Working knowledge of implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

- Experience with a multinational organization and managing international teams

- Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, executive-level presentation

- Thorough understanding of auditing standards, techniques, tools (ACL, IDEA, or similar), frameworks

- Experience in conducting ERM and risk-based audits and preparing detailed audit reports

Preferred education, experience, & skills:

- MBA or advanced degree

- Experience with Oracle ERP systems

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements :

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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