The Internal Audit (“IA”) Senior Manager will report to the Americas (“AMER”) IA Director. You will be responsible in project managing and leading regional and global initiatives in the area of internal controls, complex audit and consultative engagements across all Mars segments. You will be responsible for providing input and working with the Director on the development of the AMER audit plan. You will also support the Director in preparing and delivering presentations to key regional and global stakeholders, including Segment/Corporate leadership and the Audit Committee, where appropriate. The IA Senior Manager will also project manage the audits against key milestones and ensure the quality of the audits align with the department IA methodology and IIA standards. You will work closely with other IA Senior Managers to ensure there is IA standardization and consistency across regions. In this role, you will be the point of contact and knowledge partner for AMER Service & Finance (“S&F”) stakeholders to further drive governance and the risk agenda. As a trusted advisor, you will partner with stakeholders to provide meaningful process improvements while maintaining objectivity and integrity.

Please note, this position is not eligible for relocation benefits. Must be able to be onsite in Newark, NJ 2-3 days/ week.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting or a similar field and preferably possession or working towards a CPA, CIA, or CFE certificate.

• At least 8-10 years in External or Internal Audit, “Big 4” or FMCG experience preferred. At least 8-10+ years in Mars with background in S&F.

• Experience in Fraud & Investigations is preferred.

• Data Analytics experience is preferred.

• Experience auditing consumer packaged goods or other manufacturing companies is highly desirable.

• Experience managing small teams is highly desirable.

• Experience working with a global audit function is desirable.

• Effective executive verbal and written communication, including active listening skills and presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a succinct fashion.

• Able to independently stand alone to defend audit observations.

• Effective project management skills, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Strong Emotional Intelligence and ability to effectively work in a professional team setting.

• Strong at building relationships with key stakeholders to be seen as a business partner.

• Highly motivated to lead a team and experience in influencing without authority.

• Additional language skills like Spanish are highly preferred.

• Ability to travel up to 15%

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Manage activities throughout the audit lifecycle including: guiding the team to develop risk-based work programs including data analytics procedures, guiding the team toward delivering high quality audit results, managing audit stakeholders when needed, and delivering high quality audit reports.

• Manage and deliver high quality, complex audits of global programs, risk areas or initiatives, working around complex technology and application environments and across different business processes in respective regional and/or global IA team, which will encompass: setting up project milestones, picture of success, milestones, aligning on deliverables with key stakeholders, presenting outputs and acting upon feedback.

• Perform quality reviews, review workpapers and drive consistency across regions by executing on uniform IA initiatives. Also ensure timely report completion across the region.

• Drive consistency in audit reports through observation calibration across regional Sr. Managers and Managers.

• Lead and/or participate in global projects or initiatives in a consultative capacity.

• Participate in the annual risk assessment activities and responsible for developing and executing risk-based annual regional audit plan.

• Create and provide training to IA managers to enhance skills.

• Coach and provide guidance to IA managers in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.

• Support IA Director in selecting, engaging and developing Associates to achieve their maximum potential and contribution to the team’s objectives and culture.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars 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 status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.