Manager, Internal Audit - Americas - Trinseo LLC

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation.

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value.

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day.

About the role:

The Manager, Internal Audit - Americas will be a key leader within the Company’s Internal Audit team. Reporting directly to the Chief Audit Executive, the Manager, Internal Audit - Americas will play a critical role in the development and execution of departmental strategy.

Utilizing strong business acumen and leadership skills, coupled with a core foundational experience in the areas of risk management, process improvement, and internal controls, the Americas Internal Audit Manager will lead day-to-day operations of the Americas internal audit team, while also contributing certain global team oversight activities (such as primary coordination of co-source provider team). This will include the planning, design, and execution of operational / risk-based audits, oversight of SOX internal controls compliance testing, enterprise risk management, and various strategic initiatives and projects

Operational, Risk-Based Audits

• Assist Chief Audit Executive in developing the annual operational audit plan, through performance of risk-based procedures, including interviews with the organization’s executive leadership team
• Plan, design, and lead the execution of operational / risk-based audits
• Lead team, comprised of internal auditors and consulting / co-source support, and review audit workpapers
• Communicate findings and value-driven recommendations to key stakeholders
• Draft final audit report for publication to company leadership
• When applicable, work with team members to design and execute relevant data analytics to support the development of the audit plan and to target risk areas

Internal Controls

• Lead internal audit team responsible for the testing of internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley testing
• Coordinate global status, methodology, and reliance strategies with Internal Controls team and external auditors.
• Plan & execute all testing phases for Americas region, including: stakeholder alignment, resource planning / scheduling, preparation and communication of audit request lists, oversight and review of testing performed by team
• Act as an IA liaison with the Company’s process owners, management, and external auditors on assigned Sarbanes Oxley related matters

Strategic Initiatives / Projects

• Lead and/or support core strategic initiatives for the internal audit function. Examples include: targeted advisory support to management team, growth of data analytics program, quality management reviews, etc.
• Key participant (under leadership of CAE) in Enterprise Risk Management Program
• Support broader organizational / finance projects as needed

People Leadership Responsibilities

• Day-to-day leadership and responsibility for one direct reports, as well as primary managing third party co-sourcing partner (~2-3 headcount equivalents)
• Training & development of team members
• Administrative leadership responsibilities (career development, goal-setting, performance reviews, compensation discussions)
• Responsible for review of all team deliverables

Training / Skills Development

• Investing time and effort to continuous skill development and training (e.g., latest trends in technology, audit, risk management, etc)
• Dedicated investment to building organizational relationships
• Remaining up-to-date on relevant industry developments and best practices related to business process audits and advisory assessments, and actively pursue training and development of key technical skills and capabilities (including maintenance of all technical licenses)

• Bachelor's degree or higher in fields related to business, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related discipline preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in:
  • Audit functions with strong focus on business process audits/assessment and internal controls
  • Mix of public accounting / internal finance role experience
  • Other finance, accounting, manufacturing, supply chain experience with exposure to management (e.g. FP&A, cost/plant accounting, etc.) and understanding of business processes a plus
• People Leadership experience
• Professional certifications: CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification preferred
• Strong business acumen, with comprehensive understanding of business processes
• Strong knowledge of internal controls (SOX experience preferred)
• Chemical / manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Progressive experience leading multiple projects/ engagements in technical areas
• Experience with data analytics, automation and other emerging technologies preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, project management and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage all levels of management
• Ability to travel ~5% (including international travel)

Diversity And Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

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