Lead Auditor

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 5-6 years of practical work experience in public accounting or in the accounting/finance areas of business enterprise.

Master's Degree preferred. CMA, CPA, or CIA certification required. Strong English skills; bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese helpful, but not required. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Knowledge of accounting best practices. Strong computer skills. Sound independent judgment, prioritization, and decision-making skills. Ability to learn industry standards. Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports. Position will require moderate travel (up to 30%) and the ability to travel internationally.

The position will have direct responsibility for the following: Perform on-site financial operational audits of departments, divisions, subsidiaries, domestic and foreign manufacturing plants, foreign sales branches, affiliates, licensees and other company-owned or associated facilities. Verify accounting records are accurate and factual and that the company's best practices are safeguarded. Perform report writing that addresses key issues noted during the audit. Develop recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements.

The Lead Auditor is responsible for Operations, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas business units and functional areas. This individual will utilize audit procedures to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions. The position reports to the Internal Auditor Manager.