Manager, Audit

Job Summary –Primary responsibility will be to plan and execute independent audits of the Corporate Compliance Program on a global basis. Additional responsibilities include the planning and management of financial, operational and internal control audits on a global basis as well as complete special projects as the needs arise. General Functions –· Develop superior knowledge about Zimmer’s businesses, its significant risks and the industry in general; and develop strong partnerships with key people who run the businesses in order to provide superior audits and value-added recommendations for process/risk management improvements.· Utilizing risk-based planning, work with the Director to formulate an annual audit plan focused on critical compliance areas as well as financial, business and IT general control processes.· Dependent upon the audit or special project being completed, will lead project independently, lead staff or assist the Director to complete the assigned task.· Manage and complete planned audits of the Corporate Compliance Program (i.e. Development Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and other activities related to dealings with Health Care Professionals).· Manage and complete planned audits of financial processes (e.g., revenue cycle, manufacturing costing, expenditure cycle, and corporate consolidation).· Manage and complete planned audits of business processes (e.g., new product business plans, sales forecast and purchasing).· Lead implementation of technology and other initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit department. Examples include computer assisted audit techniques, statistical sampling applications, audit planning/management software and standardized work programs.· Keep informed on current issues and trends involving internal audit best practices, relevant GAAP, audit committees and other applicable corporate governance issues.This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADAExpected Areas of Competence (i.e. KSAs) –· Must have demonstrated outstanding communication skills (written and verbal), strong analytical skills, excellent organizational skills, superb interpersonal skills, teamwork, sound problem identification/solving skills, be detail oriented, and have overall solid business and financial acumen.· Must have demonstrated ability to function at varied levels including “hands-on” detail work and higher level strategic thinking along with the ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management.Education Requirements – A college degree is required in accounting or finance with demonstrated academic success. A minimum of 4-6 years in public accounting with a “Big 4” firm and 6-10 years of overall business experience is preferred. A mixture of public accounting and experience in a finance role with a global publicly traded manufacturing company is preferred. FCPA experience preferred. An M.B.A. is a plus. Skill Requirements – Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ability to learn other software packages as required. Experience with IT systems implementation and/or management and experience with mergers and acquisitions (e.g., due diligence, economic valuations and/or integration planning/execution) would be a plus. Experience with J.D. Edwards and/or SAP ERP packages is a plus.Licenses/Certifications – C.P.A. designation, or working toward, is required. C.I.A. or C.F.E. designations are a plus.Languages: Good reading comprehension at least one of the following languages: German, French, Japanese, Italian, and Mandarin.Travel Requirements – 50%Location- Oak Brook, Illinois Education: BachelorsJob Level: 6 - 7 yearsPercent Travel: 41-50%