Audit Manager
Company Overview
At Motorola Solutions, we create technologies our customers refer to as their lifeline. Our technology platforms in communications, software, video and services help our customers work safely and more efficiently. Whether it’s helping firefighters see through smoke, enabling police officers to see around street corners, or reliably keeping the lights on in homes and businesses around the world, our work supports those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. Bring your passion, potential and talents to Motorola Solutions, and help us usher in a new era in public safety and security.
Department OverviewCorporate Audit performs audits and assurance activities for Motorola Solutions global operations. Audits include strategic, operational, financial and compliance. Reporting to the CFO and Audit Committee Chair, this organization is responsible for facilitating the annual enterprise risk management (ERM) update, establishing and completing the audit plan, and driving activities that enhance the overall risk management environment. In addition, Audit is considered a key source of talent to the overall finance organization making recruiting, talent development and staff rotations a fundamental area of focus.
Job Description
- Reporting to a Senior Audit Manager, this role is considered a lead role within the organization with significant visibility to senior management. Key areas of responsibility include:
- Successfully design and manage the completion of audit engagements specifically: Determine project scope, manage that scope over the course of the audit engagement, review test results from the audit team, communicate results to the business, and issue the final audit report
- Participate with strategic business partners in the areas of finance, operations, compliance, and strategy to identify key risks to ensure alignment with assurance objectives
- Work closely with the Senior Audit Manager throughout audit engagements to ensure alignment to project scope and objectives
- Contribute to business-critical consulting projects sponsored by senior leadership utilizing various analytical and improvement techniques
- Facilitate change and process improvement by offering value-added recommendations
- Serve as a catalyst to share best practices and drive process improvements
- Work effectively as part of a motivated, diverse and high-energy team
- Experience managing a team and ability to coach/mentor staff auditors
- Demonstrates critical thinking and an interest in taking on new challenges
Additional Knowledge/Skills:
- CPA, CIA or CISA preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance is preferred with a minimum of 5 years working experience in audit or finance/accounting functions, with progressive career advancement and a demonstrated track record of high performance
- Demonstrated excellence in communications, leadership, critical thinking, analytics, strategic business knowledge, and partnering with financial and operational business leaders are essential qualities. Solid understanding of process and systems
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of GAAP and AICPA Audit and Attest standards. A CPA, MBA or similar advanced degree preferred
- Willingness to travel (international trips may be 4-5 weeks at a time, approx 3x per year)
- Strong understanding of accounting and controls
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or other related areas of study
- 5+ years of audit, finance, or accounting experience
Travel Requirements25-50%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperiencedReferral Payment PlanNo
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.
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