**Title:** Lead Auditor **Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale **Job Number:** 16314 Plan, lead and participate in the internal audit activities of AARs internal audit function by performing the following duties. **What you will be responsible for:** + Leads and participates in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 testing and other compliance-related procedures and activities. + Leads and assists with operational and financial audits of AAR operating units and support functions. + Prepares documentation to support audit work performed. + Drafts audit findings and recommendations for issues identified and discusses/validates these with business and audit management. + Monitors and follows through on issues/problems discovered during audit process to final resolution and implementation. + Identifies business risks to evaluate and improve the underlying business processes and internal controls, as well as ways of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. + Assist with special projects, investigations, and department administrative tasks as necessary. + Up to 20% travel may be required. + All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: **What you will need to be successful in this role:** + Possesses required experience or education in accounting. + Leads and conducts audits in accordance with professional audit standards. + Has ability to focus on details and perform all required functions with accuracy. + Applies advanced audit skills to the position. + Possesses expert knowledge of general accounting methods, principles, and practices and the ability to apply this knowledge. + Possesses strong decision-making and follow through abilities. + Possesses ability to write reports and business correspondence, and to effectively present detailed information to management. + Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. + Excellent leadership and mentoring skills and ability to work in a team environment. + Ability to multi-task. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in accounting from four-year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + 3 to 6 years audit experience (internal or external) with large public companies. + Previous multi-national, manufacturing, aviation/aerospace industry experience(s) a plus. + Proficiency with desktop Microsoft applications. + Experience with Infor/Lawson a plus **The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:** + Competitive salary and bonus package + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match + Generous paid time off program + Professional development and career advancement opportunities **Physical Demands/Work Environment:** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. + The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. + Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. \#LI-MA1 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.