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Manager, Internal Audit

Zurn Elkay · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an audit finding that management pushed back on. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can stand firm on facts while keeping a working relationship with the business.

How do you manage and develop staff auditors or co-sourced partners?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead a team and keep quality high when work is spread across people and firms.

Tell me about a time you found something serious during an audit. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they escalate properly and protect the company when an issue is real.

What would you do

How do you work with the external auditors so their work and yours fit together?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate reliance and timing, which saves the company time and money.

How do you follow up to make sure management actually fixes audit findings?

What they are checking: Whether they track issues to closure, since a finding with no follow-up changes nothing.

About the work

Walk me through how you plan a risk-based internal audit for a manufacturing site.

What they are checking: Whether they focus audit time on the biggest risks rather than checking the same things every year.

What is your experience with SOX testing at a public company?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead control testing that supports the company's public filings and external auditors.

How do you decide whether a control deficiency is significant?

What they are checking: Whether they can judge severity and likelihood in a way that holds up with external auditors.

How do you audit areas like inventory, purchasing or revenue at a plant?

What they are checking: Whether they know where errors and fraud tend to happen in manufacturing operations.

How do you make audit reports useful to leaders and the audit committee?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear findings with real risk and practical fixes, not long lists of minor issues.

How do you use data analytics in your audit work?

What they are checking: Whether they can test full populations of data instead of relying only on small samples.

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The full job description

As published by Zurn Elkay.

Manager, Internal Audit The Company Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally. Job Description This position reports to the Vice President-Internal Audit and is primarily responsible for the development and execution of the annual risk-based Audit Plan to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of key financial and operational controls / processes, serving as a business partner to management by communicating actionable, value-added solutions. Key Accountabilities Lead the development and execution of the annual risk-based Audit Plan, including the following: o Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) Testing o Operational and compliance audits and ad-hoc special projects o Consultative and advisory services on risk management, controls, governance, operational effectiveness, process improvement, cost savings opportunities, and strategic business initiatives o External auditor assistance / coordination o Assist Vice President – Internal Audit with administration of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program People management: o Supervise, develop, and coach Internal Audit (IA) team members and external consultants as applicable o Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders across business platforms and functions Project management: o Schedule timing, resourcing and logistics for audits and projects o Manage scoping / planning, fieldwork, post-fieldwork and reporting for audits and projects o Follow-up on remediation status of audit issues to ensure timely closure o Prepare IA department budget and forecasts • Drive continuous improvement of IA processes and approach, including use of data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques Qualifications/Requirements · Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA certification preferred · Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or Internal Audit · Experience auditing manufacturing and distribution companies or working within a manufacturing/distribution environment, with ICOFR experience · Proficiency with data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to identify and assess risks, improve audit effectiveness, and provide meaningful business insights · Ability to travel 10-15% Capabilities and Success Factors · Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity · Business Insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals · Plans and Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. · Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems · Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances Total Rewards and Benefits · Competitive Salary · Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance · Matching 401(k) Contribution · Health Savings Account · Educational Reimbursement · Matching Gift Program Total Rewards and Benefits • Competitive Salary • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance • Matching 401(k) Contribution • Health Savings Account • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure) • 12 Paid Holidays • Annual Bonus Eligibility • Educational Reimbursement • Matching Gift Program • Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount! **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** E qual Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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