Job Abstract

Quanex is looking for a Senior Audit Lead to join our team located in Houston, TX.

The Senior Audit Lead participates in and leads a variety of internal audit assignments and projects including, risk control assessments, financial and operational audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, SOX implementation, compliance, and acquisition integration. The successful candidate is responsible for all aspects of the audit engagement and must be able to work without constant supervision, respond to customer inquiries, and evaluate customer responses.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Bonus Potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off, Training & Holidays
• Charitable Contribution Match Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness/Fitness Resources
• Training & Professional Development
• 401K Match w/ 2-year Vesting Period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's Attractive about the Senior Audit Lead?

• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Ongoing interaction with multiple levels of the organization.
• Tenured team of leaders and peers to provide support and training.
• Recommends new or modified procedures to improve efficiency, compliance, mitigate risk and loss.
• Participates in the development of the annual audit plan.
• Expected travel is up to 35% to domestic and international locations between mid-February through mid-October.

What Success Looks Like:

• Design, develop, perform, and review engagements for risk control assessments, SOX controls testing, financial audits, operational audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews and other management requested projects.
• Develop effective audit objectives, programs, and testing procedures to mitigate risk.
• Document and evaluate internal controls, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and identify business risks to ensure sufficient controls are in place.
• Prepare and review workpapers to ensure collaborating evidence to support audit objectives.
• Ensure audit findings are complete, accurate and reporting activities are completed in a timely.
• Assist in managing formal policies, procedures and decision making.
• Keep abreast of company functions, such as accounting, legal and regulatory issues, information technology, financial, communication, safety, human resources, etc.
• Formulate professional development and educational plans for junior team members.
• Regularly communication status updates and upcoming projects to team members.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify solutions for a variety of complex of control issues, providing guidance and expertise to support remediation aligned to the root cause.
• Driven to achieve excellence through a strong work ethic, sense of urgency and high-level of attention to detail.

Your Credentials:

• 6+ years of experience in internal or external audit, and at least 2 years minimum in leading audits.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA or CIA license preferred.
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry is a plus.

Salary Range: $88,917 to $133,375 with bonus potential

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.