Internal Auditor

Kayla Lovell with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify an Internal Auditor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional seeking exposure to a variety of business functions, processes, and risk areas within a complex organization. The Internal Auditor will join a collaborative internal audit team, leading risk-focused reviews across the organization and working closely with leaders in a variety of functions. This position is hybrid in the greater Portland area. Travel to company locations will be required.

Position Overview:

The Internal Auditor will play a key role in assessing risk, strengthening internal controls, and delivering practical recommendations that improve compliance and operational performance. The position offers meaningful interaction with management and stakeholders across the organization, along with strong support for professional development and long-term career growth. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable digging into processes and data and communicating findings clearly and constructively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead risk-based audit engagements across the organization, covering operational, compliance, and internal control areas.
• Evaluate business processes and control structures to confirm risks are well managed and policies are consistently followed.
• Perform audit testing through interviews, walkthroughs, documentation review, and data analysis.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve performance or compliance.
• Prepare clear workpapers and contribute to reports summarizing findings, risk implications, and recommendations.
• Communicate audit results to management and stakeholders in a clear, constructive way.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote strong governance and a healthy control environment.
• Support a variety of audit and compliance-related projects while continuing to develop technical and business expertise.

For confidential consideration, contact Kayla Lovell with Robert Half Finance & Accounting. Reference Job Order #03227

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of audit, controls, or risk experience, whether from public accounting, industry, or an advisory or compliance role.
• Demonstrated experience performing audits, control assessments, process reviews, or related projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across departments and levels of an organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Experience working with ERP systems, data analysis tools, or complex business environments is a plus.

Who Will Be Successful in This Role:

The ideal candidate is a curious, detail-oriented audit professional who enjoys understanding business processes, identifying risks, and helping organizations operate more effectively. They are comfortable navigating new situations, asking thoughtful questions, and translating observations into practical recommendations. Successful candidates bring strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders. They are motivated by continuous learning, enjoy solving complex business problems, and are energized by exposure to different functions, processes, and operational environments.