Senior Manager of Internal Audit

Company Overview:

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8,000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Job Overview:

The Senior Manager of Internal Audit, reporting to the head of Internal Audit and Internal Controls will oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of operational, financial, and compliance audits across the organization. This role ensures the effectiveness of internal policies, risk management processes, and support with JSOX compliance. The ideal candidate has experience working in a global, manufacturing environment and is comfortable partnering with teams across multiple regions.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the planning, execution, and completion of internal audit engagements, including financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits.

- Ability to manage a team of internal auditors (and/or external consultants), providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

- Collaborate with global business units to identify, assess, and mitigate key risks across manufacturing operations, supply chain, and financial reporting processes.

- Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.

- Develop and maintain standardized audit methodologies, tools, and templates to drive consistency across audits globally.

- Serve as a subject matter expert on internal control frameworks, risk management, and corporate governance best practices.

- Participate in special projects, fraud investigations, or ad-hoc reviews as requested by senior leadership.

- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen controls and improve business efficiency.

- Assist with JSOX testing and documentation when requested, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. MBA a plus.

- CPA, CIA or similar certification.

- 10+ years of experience in internal or external audit, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

- In-depth knowledge of internal control frameworks (COSO), JSOX/SOX compliance requirements, and risk assessment methodologies.

- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

- Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

- Proactive with the ability to multi-task and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

- Goal oriented, high-energy self-starter

- Build relationships & collaborate across multiple teams.

- Experience with audit software, such as AuditBoard

- Ability to travel internationally up to 25–35% of the time.

This position will be based in Orange County, CA, however audits are conducted at member locations in the United States (9 locations) and the following countries: Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

EEOC Statement:

Nikkiso is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary: $116,884 - $230,719