Internal Audit Manager (relocation to Cluj-Napoca needed)

Job title: Internal Audit Manager (relocation to Cluj-Napoca needed)

About the Role Based in Cluj, Romania (relocation to Cluj-Napoca required), this role leads end-to-end audit projects across our global portfolio, supports the SOX program, and advises on value-creating opportunities. You will work under the Global Internal Audit Director, exercising independent judgment, and collaborate across functions to strengthen controls and governance.

What You'll Do

• Act as trusted advisor to management on internal control matters, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
• Assist in leading and delivering the Copeland SOX Program in preparation for SOX compliance.
• Conduct and lead independent end-to-end audits in various areas, including internal controls, financial and operational processes, and compliance; establish audit programs, documentation, findings, recommendations, and audit reports.
• Provide insights to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen risk management practices, and improve governance.
• Educate and advise management and process owners on accounting, financial, and internal control risks, requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of potential risk and action plans.
• Help define departmental methodologies and deliverables in accordance with professional standards.
• Assist in leading and coaching the Internal Audit team, including any co-sourced providers, fostering a culture of excellence, strong ethical integrity, and engagement.
• Recruit, train, and develop direct reports, providing guidance on career progression, skill development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in departmental continuous improvement, support the annual risk assessment process, and contribute to the determination of the annual audit plan.
• Work with the team to determine in-office vs remote days to drive collaboration while meeting business needs (hybrid work arrangements).
• Travel as required to support global audits.

What We're Looking For

• BA/BS/BBA in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional Certification: CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA).
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years relevant progressive experience in audit within a global manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• At least 2 years of Big 4 public accounting background with experience leading audit teams.
• Excellent knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions, internal control concepts and frameworks (COSO, COBIT), and auditing processes and methodologies with practical experience testing controls.
• Experience leading end-to-end (planning to reporting) global audit projects of varying scope and complexity, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Superior project management skills with ability to analyze complex data, provide recommendations, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to create professional presentations with PowerPoint, lead meetings, convey complex topics, and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Positive proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic and customer service focus, capable of producing high-quality results across a diverse workload and within strict deadlines, either independently or as a team.
• Proficient user of Oracle and HFM / Essbase systems.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to travel.

Nice to Have

• Additional languages are a plus.