Internal Auditor

UFP Technologies is an innovative designer and custom manufacturer of components, subassemblies, products, and packaging primarily for the medical market. Utilizing highly specialized foams, films and plastics, UFP converts raw materials through laminating, molding, radio frequency welding, and fabricating techniques. The Company is diversified by also providing highly engineered solutions to customers in the aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer, electronics and industrial markets.

UFP Technologies offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K with a matching contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more!

Location: This position is based on-site in Newburyport, MA. This position has the potential to be hybrid after the initial training period. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min). We are not offering relocation assistance at this time.

Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor performs various aspects of professional internal auditing work. Responsible for assisting with reviewing UFP Technologies’ entities to determine whether they are efficiently and effectively carrying out their internal control functions and processes in accordance with management instructions, policies and procedures, regulatory authorities, and in a manner that is consistent with both company objectives and high standards of administrative practice. The Internal Auditor will perform operational, financial and compliance audits.

Internal Auditor Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the completion of tasks in accordance with the annual audit plan.
• Assists Internal Audit Manager with control evaluation activities that include the following: risk assessment update and consideration, ongoing testing of transactional key controls, testing of information technology general controls, review of third-party service organization control reports, and preparation of user security review documentation and coordination.
• Prepares and updates comprehensive internal control documentation and works with process owners to evaluate and facilitate the documentation of key financial processes.
• Evaluates the internal control environment continuously and makes recommendations to management to enhance and standardize controls across departments and manufacturing locations.
• Analyzes financial data within the established audit scope to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the applicable financial statements.
• Appraises the effectiveness of internal controls relative to the safeguarding of assets and adherence to sound business practices, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and analyzes transactions, documents, records and reports for accuracy and efficiency.
• Assists in developing and presenting findings and recommendations based on audit work performed to improve internal controls and other financial and operational processes. This includes assisting in drafting the scope, objectives, risks, and issues identified, recommendations and management action plan.
• Interacts with the external auditors, primarily related to SOX testing and the annual integrated audit.
• Assists in the preparation of control documentation and testing of various compliance related functions in the Company.
• Completes various administrative functions to support the Internal Audit Department.

Internal Auditor Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelors or higher degree in accounting with up to three years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of professional standards, regulations and frameworks including Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and COSO internal control framework.

Internal Auditor Skills and capabilities:

• Strong organizational skills / attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with various levels and functions within the organization.
• Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for work assignments.
• Self-motivated individual with attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work in a time-sensitive fast paced environment.

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UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.