Senior Internal Auditor

Northfield, Illinois
Full-time
$85,000.00 - $128,000.00
Posted Nov 11, 2026

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Skills

Accounting
Microsoft Office
Payroll
SAP

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the execution of the approved Audit Plan.

Work independently on operational audits (ex. manufacturing, distribution center, order to cash, purchase to pay, payroll and financial audits) or within a team including staff auditors assigned to an engagement.

Identify control gaps and other areas of risk exposure related to controls within business processes and deliver achievable, meaningful recommendations for management to mitigate identified risks.

Support audit delivery by working as the team lead, responsible for providing the appropriate level of project planning, delegation of work, and mentoring of staff to meet the audit milestones while delivering high quality results.

Job Description

•Assist IA leadership with organization-wide risk assessment and audit planning process. Evaluation of internal controls, processes, procedures and financial reporting requirements.

•Complete audits from planning to fieldwork to report issuance to wrap up. Complete audit assignments in a timely and efficient manner with limited supervision. Assist external audit firms when assigned.

•Conduct planning and scoping of internal audit reviews, including preparation of audit programs.

•Identify potential risks, recommend process improvement, controls and profit enhancement opportunities.

•Create formal internal audit reports and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions and improving policies, procedures and operating methods. Communicate issues and proposed solutions to management.

•Work closely with process owners to ensure corrective action plans are in place and to remedy gaps in controls.

•Mentor and train new auditors and rotational FDP on audit process.

Basic Qualifications

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

•3-5 years of internal auditing, accounting, or controllership experience

•Experience managing projects and process improvement initiatives.

•Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating teams to identify and implement solutions to complex problems.

•Proficiency using MS Office and ERP systems.

•Position requires travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state, out of state, international).

Preferred Qualifications

•MBA or MSA

•CPA, CIA or CISA equivalent

•SAP and Auditboard experience

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$85,000.00 - $128,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.