At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
Vice President, Audit – Carmel, IN
Reporting functionally to the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Audit serves as a key leader within the company, providing senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with assurance regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal financial and operational controls. This role will encourage and promote an ethics-based culture in the organization and will understand, respect, meet, and contribute to the legitimate and ethical expectations of the organization, as well as be able to recognize conduct that is contrary to those expectations. The VP, Audit will provide leadership to the audit teams, overseeing the entire audit process from developing an annual risk-based audit plan through the clearance of all issues included in the audit report. Additionally, this leader will be responsible for providing supervision to the overall Audit organization. The position ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable company policies, with a strong emphasis on compliance and process improvement. This role is highly visible within the organization and sits on the finance leadership team.
What You Will Do:
- At least annually, develop a risk-based internal audit plan that considers the input of the Board and senior management. Discuss the plan with the Board and senior management and submit the plan to the Board for review and approval.
- Ensure internal audit engagements are performed, documented, and communicated in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Follow up on engagement findings and confirm the implementation of recommendations or action plans and communicate the results of internal audit services to the Board and senior management for each engagement as appropriate.
- Collaborate with cross-functional business leadership teams (e.g., Sales, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Global Procurement, HR) during engagement planning to understand business processes, risks, and challenges of the function to be audited.
- Manage and oversee the daily activities of the audit team, including planning, execution, and reporting of audit findings.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit activities.
- Collaborate with finance and operational leadership to identify areas for process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of advanced data analysis tools to support audit activities.
- Provide support and documentation for internal and external audits as needed.
- Lead special projects and initiatives related to audit and compliance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the audit team.
What You Need To Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required; CPA and/or CIA certifications are preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant accounting and audit experience, preferably in a corporate or manufacturing setting.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting, governance, and auditing principles and practices.
- Excellent critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in utilizing technology.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of attention to detail, prioritization, and ability to multi-task.
- Strong business partnership experience, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal control testing.
- Highly motivated and self-driven, with a focus on continuous process improvement.
- Flexibility for travel; approximately 25% travel, including international travel, expected.
Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it ”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
Y ou want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy ”.
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited PTO
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
Apply Today!
Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place!
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway . You may be just the right candidate for this role.
We Celebrate Who We Are!Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team .
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