Jobs in North Chicago, IL

About the role

AbbVie’s Internal Audit (IA) function plays a valuable role in protecting and enhancing the organization’s value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insights. The function is guided by a disciplined, collaborative approach that is aligned with AbbVie’s strategy and the IIA standards with a focus on constant innovation and talent development. Reporting to the Finance Audit Director, the Finance Audit Associate Director will have responsibility for planning, executing and reporting on assigned internal audits as well as developing and implementing key improvements to department processes. Finance Audit assignments may be performed anywhere in the world AbbVie operates. The Finance Audit Associate Director will also work as part of the department’s overall management team to perform and maintain an annual risk assessment which forms the basis of our annual audit plan. Other responsibilities include aiding the Director in developing talent strategies and effectively managing direct reports and audit teams. Given the extent of the department’s interactions with the business and other functions, excellent communication and relationship building skills are required together with the ability to deal with ambiguity and exercise critical thinking to effectively influence senior business management and peers while acting as a catalyst for positive change. Strong people management skills are essential.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Business Administration or Equivalent required
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• CIA, CPA and/or CFE certifications preferred
• Public accounting or internal audit experience preferred
• Previous managerial experience preferred
• Progressive Financial/Accounting experience preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• MS and/or MBA preferred

Benefits