Manager, Assurance & Risk Advisory (Internal Audit) - Remote - EST and CST preferred at Stryker

Job Description


Make an impact that reaches across a global, innovative MedTech organization. In this role, you'll strengthen internal controls, elevate risk management practices, and deliver insights that shape strategic decisions. You'll join a collaborative, mission‑driven ARA team that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and the power of proactive leadership.


What You Will Do


Lead SOX internal audit projects from planning through reporting, ensuring effective evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting.
Conduct end‑to‑end process walkthroughs to identify risks, assess control design, and document process‑level insights with accuracy and clarity.
Collaborate with global finance and compliance stakeholders to align on scope, testing expectations, and audit deliverables.
Review audit testing workpapers to ensure quality, consistency, and achievement of audit objectives.
Assess internal control deficiencies by identifying root causes, estimating impacts, and partnering with owners to develop actionable remediation plans.
Develop recommendations that enhance efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare clear, timely SOX status reports summarizing scope, testing progress, issues, milestones, and action plans for ARA leadership and business partners.
Coach audit team members to support high performance, collaboration, and ongoing skill development.
Support additional non‑SOX audit projects as needed to meet organizational priorities.


What You Will Need

Required


Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
CPA certification.
Minimum 5 years Big 4 public accounting experience supporting assurance services for global public companies.
Experience applying US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, and the COSO framework.
Minimum 5 years experience in technical accounting and financial statement audit concepts.


Preferred


Experience using audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard)
Experience within the MedTech or highly regulated industry.