OPERATIONAL AUDIT – SENIOR AUDITOR
Ecolab USA
St Paul, MN · Posted November 3, 2026
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About the job
The Senior Auditor conducts financial and operational reviews, obtains and evaluates facts, plans and executes audits in accordance with accepted standards, prepares reports, and directs activities of less experienced auditors. In addition, the Senior Auditor has lead auditor responsibilities on assigned engagements.
What’s in it For You:
Demonstrating deep understanding of audit concepts and risk assessment methodologies, including ability to identify and evaluate risks across a diverse and global business model
Leading internal audit projects – identify risks, perform audit planning and scoping, execute and document business processes, including conducting walkthroughs, report and present findings including making recommendations on how to improve processes and better mitigate risk
Leading, managing and developing the less experienced auditors, including supporting them with on-the-job training and coaching
Communicating professionally and effectively, both verbally and written, with management, team members, and auditees (e.g. country, division, and department leaders, which often includes executive leadership)
Supporting the training and development of team members through effective coaching and mentoring
Engaging with your manager to understand and address feedback on work products and incorporating guidance into future performance
Collecting and interpreting data, identifying patterns and trends in data sets and analyzing and reporting results to management and other key stakeholders
Having a strong focus on developing a reputation as a trusted resource by continuously updating your understanding of current business and industry trends
Supporting continuous improvement of the audit practice through learning and development opportunities including obtaining CPE hours, supporting department initiatives and other stretch projects.
What You Will Do:
Coordinating pre-audit planning
Performing engagement risk assessment
Effective/timely communication with the auditee and business partners
Effective/timely engagement with Audit Manager, keeping them informed of audit issues and project status
Providing leadership during fieldwork
Understanding all audit issues
Ensuring adequate findings documentation
Ensuring timely completion of all audit process deliverables, including work-papers, audit reports, and staff feedback
Reviewing all audit team work-papers before submission to Audit Manager
Writing effective field audit findings and final audit reports
Supervising, coaching, and evaluating staff auditors
Identifying ways to effectively utilize computer-assisted auditing tools including ACL and data analytics
Performing high-risk, high-exposure special assignments as requested
Leadership role for the quarterly Disclosure Review Process
Continuous learning of relevant business trends and issues and willingness to participate in IIA or other professional business networking opportunities
Participate in at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Education(CPE) each calendar year (or 40 hours if CPA or CIA)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university
4 years of auditing experience in either public accounting and/or internal auditing
25% domestic and international travel annually as required (generally for 2 weeks at a time), to diverse locations
Immigration sponsorship and relocation are not available for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA, MBA and/or CIA
Spanish or Asian language skills
Effective problem solving and decision making
Strong oral and written communication
Planning and organizational efficiency
Highly self-directed and self-motivated
Ideal team player skills, including humility and good judgement in working with others
Ability to multi-task and remain flexible
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The pay range for this position is $85,900.00 - $128,900.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
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- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.