Abbott

Senior Auditor, Global Finance Audit

Abbott
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $156,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in financial auditing, risk assessment, and internal control evaluation, with a strong foundation in GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Proven ability to analyze data, communicate findings effectively, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance financial processes.

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Financial AuditingRisk AssessmentGAAP ComplianceCPA CertificationProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assess risk and communicate audit results to senior Corporate and Division management
  • Scope and plan assigned audit engagements, including audit risk assessments and coverage planning
  • Execute audit fieldwork using a risk-based approach
  • Identify Finance control gaps and areas of exposure
  • Deliver meaningful recommendations to mitigate risks
  • Perform financial audits of Abbott Laboratories’ domestic and international affiliates
  • Assess financial statement accuracy and internal control adequacy
  • Identify business process improvements
  • Complete audits through planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up
  • Document audit work clearly, purposefully, and timely
  • Provide input on risks and controls while maintaining independence
  • Promote a team-oriented atmosphere and assist with onboarding and developing new auditors
  • Achieve individual and department goals
  • Spend 18-24 months in a cross-functional rotation and explore future Abbott Finance opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
  • 3-6 busy seasons in internal/external audit practice of a public accounting firm; Big 4 highly preferred
  • Ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data to assess audit scope and/or areas of risk
  • Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Experience performing financial statement audits for SEC clients and/or SOX processes and controls
  • Project management experience, including organizing, prioritizing, and completing assignments with little or no supervision
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to advise on risk and control considerations
  • Ability to use discretion, sound judgment, and handle confidential information
  • CPA or other certification (CFE, CIA, CMA) highly preferred
  • Manufacturing and/or international business experience preferred
  • Ability to travel 40-60% to Abbott's international and domestic locations
  • Ability to work independently and communicate audit results to senior Corporate and Division management

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career development with an international company
  • Free medical coverage eligibility through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
  • Excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Freedom 2 Save student debt program
  • FreeU education benefit for an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree
  • International and diverse workplace
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to employee diversity

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Hard Skills
Financial Statement AuditsAudit FieldworkData AnalysisInternal Control EvaluationAudit Risk AssessmentBusiness Process ImprovementDocumentation of Audit WorkSOX ProcessesAudit Coverage PlanningFinancial Control Gap Identification
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsJudgmentDiscretionTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACFECIACMA
Industry Keywords
Public AccountingBig 4Manufacturing ExperienceInternational Business ExperienceSEC Clients