POSITION SUMMARY:
The Internal Auditing Leader is responsible for leading the internal auditing activities and overseeing the J-Sox and external audit activities, while providing guidance and support to areas in relation to non-conformities, observations and risks identified during the process.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economy or related field or a combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, finance or accounting areas.
- Strong understanding of companies’ processes in a matrixed organization.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to analyze multiple forms of data specially from accounting and finance area.
- Develops and executes complex data analytics procedures to address audit objectives, detect anomalies, and evaluate potential risks or opportunities.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Internal Auditing
- Responsible for preparing schedule of items to be audited, checklists, performing auditing tests and presenting results.
- Data extraction, cleansing, transformation and preparation from multiple systems using advanced analytical techniques and tools.
- Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and procedures.
- Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Recommend improvements to processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Planning and Coordination
- Develop internal auditing schedule and tests to be performed.
- Analyze data and evaluate results providing insights and recommendations
Stakeholder Communication
- Manage communication and interactions with departments regarding audit schedule, findings, risks, recommendations, and other process related steps.
- Communicate results to department leaders and Management Council.
Documentation and Reporting
- Create and maintain documentation and records for reporting ensuring recommendations are implemented effectively.
- Engage with areas that are audited to present main points, non-conformities and observations making recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Compile and report findings and recommendations in comprehensive reports to stakeholders and Management Council.
- Create dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate results and support decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Additional duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Experience in gathering and assessing data.
- Knowledge in accounting, financial area.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
- Travel (<25%) required, both domestic and internationally.
- Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
- Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information.
- Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
- Exhibit Lightera “Standards of Conduct.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- Internal Auditing must keep independence to be able to perform its duties.
- This role reports to Global Internal Auditing leadership.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of experience in internal auditing, finance, or accounting
- Strong understanding of company processes in a matrixed organization
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to analyze multiple forms of data, especially accounting and finance data
- Experience developing and executing complex data analytics procedures for audit objectives, anomaly detection, and risk evaluation
- Experience gathering and assessing data
- Knowledge of accounting and financial functions
Lightera Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lightera and has not been reviewed or approved by Lightera.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered okay‑to‑good in many hourly manufacturing roles, aided by overtime opportunities and union‑linked increases in some plants. Some hourly titles benchmark near or above market in specific locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently highlighted, with multiple references to a strong employer contribution. This support is positioned as part of a competitive total rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are described as solid and mainstream. Some locations also reference on‑site or supplemental health resources and tax‑advantaged accounts.
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What We Do
For decades, we have carried the beacon of innovation, leading industries, communities, and individuals into a brighter era. Now, we have brought together all this knowledge and expertise to provide complete solutions for communication networks, connecting businesses and people. Today, we are one: Lightera, a Furukawa Electric Group company. The creation of Lightera reflects our commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving demands of industries such as generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing. Through advanced optical technologies, we build brighter, more connected communities with innovative solutions. Step into the future of smart connectivity. Visit us at lightera.com.
