Internal Audit Assistant Director


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Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant Director
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Merchandiser/Trader/Broker
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Internal Audit Assistant Director - Chicago or Decatur, IL

ADM is looking for an Internal Audit Assistant Director - Americas based in Chicago or Decatur, IL. The Internal Audit Assistant Director serves as a strategic leader within the Internal Audit function, responsible for delivering risk-based assurance and advisory services across financial, operational, and compliance domains. This role partners with executive leadership to evaluate enterprise risks, strengthen governance and controls, and provide data-driven insights that support the achievement of business objectives. The Assistant Director leads complex audit engagements, develops high-performing teams, and drives innovation through the application of analytics, automation, and emerging technologies.
  • Support audit planning and execution: Managing multiple projects including interfacing with key management stakeholders and keeping the audits on track. Develop high-impact audit plans for Finance and Operations projects, ensuring audits are conducted in accordance with established policies and industry best practices. Review all reports prior to issuance.
  • Support risk assessment process: Conduct annual risk assessments resulting in the development of an annual risk-based audit plan and establish policies and procedures. Develop methodology and procedures for continuous risk assessment.
  • Collaborate with business leaders: Develop and maintain effective relationship with senior operational and functional leaders. Partner with senior business and functional leaders to proactively identify emerging risks, evaluate strategic initiatives, and provide insights that enhance organizational performance and resilience. Respond to management requests for special projects, audits and investigations, and serve as an advisory resource for the business.
  • Review and prepare reports: Review, revise, and prepare reports summarizing operational projects, ensuring clear articulation of project scope, procedures, results, and corrective actions. Reviewing detailed working papers and providing feedback to staff members to assist in completing their audit responsibilities efficiently and effectively and provide on-going feedback to staff .
  • Lead and develop a team: Establish and lead a team of professionals, overseeing their learning, development, and performance. Encourages team members to improve business, financial and auditing acumen.
  • Continuous Improvement mindset: Have a passion for continuous improvement and driving excellence. Leverage AI, automation tools and Data Analytics to enhance the quality/effectiveness of the audit/advisory projects. Champion the use of advanced analytics, automation, continuous auditing, and artificial intelligence to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
Requirements:
  • College degree in Accounting
  • CPA/CA/CIA licensure
  • 15+ years of audit/internal audit experience in Big 4 public accounting
  • Applied working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 compliance standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft; PowerBI
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and research capabilities
  • Experienced business partner, skilled in building trust and inspiring others
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to communicate the vision, hold the team and others accountable for the achievement of objectives, and take corrective actions quickly to address shortcomings or performance concerns
  • Ability to think strategically while still willing to perform work and develop actionable plans
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 08/01/26
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