Company Overview

AMSTED Industries is a diversified global manufacturer of industrial components serving primarily the railroad, vehicular and construction and building markets. Combining leading-edge manufacturing processes with a history of continuous innovation, we’re proud to be leaders in each of the market segments we serve.

Operating under the Amsted Industries umbrella since 1962, today we’re meeting the growing needs of a global market with 67 facilities in 10 countries across 6 continents. Amsted is employee owned, which allows our employees to share in the success of the company and provides employees with significant retirement savings.

Role Overview We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Data Analytics Auditor to join our Internal Audit team at our corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago, IL. This role is ideal for individuals who are interested in leveraging data-driven insights to assess risk, enhance internal controls, and drive operational improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting audit activities by analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends, and providing actionable recommendations. This position offers exposure to various aspects of the Company's operations and serves as a strong foundation for future career growth within accounting, finance, IT, and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement data analytics strategies to support internal audit objectives.
• Extract, clean, and analyze large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and areas of risk.
• Utilize data visualization tools to present audit findings and insights effectively.
• Collaborate with audit team members to integrate data analytics into audit programs.
• Assist in the development and execution of continuous auditing techniques.
• Support the assessment of financial statements, compliance, and operational processes.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to enhance internal controls and mitigate risks.
• Work with IT and business units to access relevant data sources and ensure data integrity.
• Assist in special projects and process improvement initiatives as requested by management.
• Support external audit engagements by providing data analytics and testing assistance.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
• 4+ years of experience in data analytics, audit, finance, risk management, or related fields.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as IDEA or ACL, data visualization tools such as Power BI, or Tableau, and/or programing languages such as SQL, Python, or R, .
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit principles.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal controls is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (including international travel, as needed).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Excellent base salary and targeted annual bonus structure
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability protection
• Participation (100% company paid) in Amsted Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP
• Company 401k program match
• Wellness reimbursement

Amsted is a privately held, 100% employee-owned company! Our commitment to employee’s professional satisfaction includes creating space and opportunities to be creative and an integral part of our innovation journey and business success.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please view our Integrity and Inclusion pages of our career site.

The full salary range for the position, across all geographies is $89, 182 - $136, 958 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

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