Full-Time

Senior Internal Auditor

Posted on 7/4/2025

S&C Electric Company

S&C Electric Company

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops intelligent, resilient electrical grid solutions

Compensation Overview

$94.2k - $124.8k/yr

+ Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

Chicago, IL, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence.

Category
Legal & Compliance (2)
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • 4+ years in a corporate internal audit function and/or an internal controls focused role within a professional services firm (internal audit consulting or external ICFR auditing).
  • Preparing written reports and memos, and delivering client-facing presentations to mid to senior-level management
  • Delivering value-add services through business partnerships and collaboration
  • Preparing flow-chart documentation and analyzing risk/control gaps
  • Using data to scope, develop and/or execute audit procedures
  • Time and Project Management - Proactively establishes work tasks and is accountable for meeting deadlines. Manages competing priorities when working on multiple projects simultaneously is required. Enjoys working in a team setting but also has the willingness to work independently at times
  • Analytical skills - ability to use and analyze data to see 'the big picture,' drive informed decisions and solve problems
  • Communication (written, verbal, listening and presentation) – Convey complex matters in a clear and concise manner
  • Professionalism and Integrity – Maintains a positive attitude, receives feedback constructively and interacts with business contacts in a professional manner. Complies with all applicable Company policies and rules and adheres to professional legal and ethical behavior standards.
Responsibilities
  • Assurance Engagements – leading the planning and execution of financial, operational and compliance engagements. This includes proposing audit procedures, managing audit requests, leading day-to-day interactions with business contacts, drafting observations and recommendations, preparing Internal Audit reports and performing post-audit remediation testing
  • Advisory Engagements - Providing value-add services and collaborating with the business on high-impact projects and engaging with the accounting team in an advisory capacity on the ongoing maintenance of the company’s comprehensive internal control environment in accordance with the COSO framework.
  • Audit Communications - Preparing materials for and presenting at client-facing meetings including engagement kick-offs, fieldwork status and audit closing meetings and meetings of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Risk Assessment - leading risk assessment activities in support of the development of the annual audit plan
  • Departmental Initiatives – Contributing to the achievement of departmental performance objectives and KPIs, and providing input on Internal Audit’s long-term strategy
  • Business Partnering - Engaging with identified personnel within other S&C risk management functions (Enterprise Risk Management, IT Risk Management, Legal & Compliance, Quality etc.) to promote Internal Audit services and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Combination of internal and external audit experience within the manufacturing industry
  • Performing risk assessments using both quantitative and qualitative inputs
  • Managing post-audit activities, including assisting leadership in the development of action plans and performing subsequent remediation testing
  • Conducting training sessions for audit staff and educating other stakeholders on internal audit processes and control matters
  • Developing or refining Internal Audit policies, methodologies and practices
  • Experience or familiarity with compliance programs such as Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption (ABAC) and Trade Compliance
  • Experience or familiarity with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) audits
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and audit management solutions
  • Familiarity with technical accounting standards (US GAAP/IFRS) and internal control frameworks
  • Familiarity with data analytics, robotic process automation and/or process mining

S&C Electric Company designs and delivers equipment and services that help modernize and protect the electric grid. Its products and solutions aim to make power delivery safer, more reliable, and resilient, enabling utilities to transform their infrastructure for a grid that operates with fewer outages and supports a sustainable energy future. The company builds on a century-long history, starting with the Liquid Power Fuse, and continues with a global, diverse workforce focused on grid modernization, protection, and control. What sets S&C apart is its combination of a long legacy of technology and strong customer service, paired with a broad portfolio of grid solutions that address both safety and reliability at scale. The firm’s goal is to empower the transition to an outage-free, sustainable electrical energy future by delivering robust, integrated products and services for the intelligent grid.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1911

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What believers are saying

  • SEL-651RD retrofit in Q4 2026 captures SEL-standardized utilities seamlessly.
  • 275,000 SF Palatine facility boosts U.S. manufacturing for grid resilience demand.
  • Aguascalientes expansion serves growing Latin American power quality needs.

What critics are saying

  • G&W Viper-ST undercuts TripSaver II by 20% in lateral protection contracts.
  • Eaton Cooper VFI displaces VacuFuse II in underground restoration bids.
  • Huawei SF6-free reclosers flood U.S. market, underpricing TripSaver FXR by 40%.

What makes S&C Electric Company unique

  • TripSaver FXR Recloser cuts outage costs on overhead lateral circuits.
  • IntelliRupter PulseCloser uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers.
  • SEL-651RD partnership enables fiber-optic IEC 61869 interoperability for PulseClosers.

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PR Newswire
Feb 2nd, 2026
S&C and SEL partner on interoperable grid control solution with 95% lower fault-test energy

S&C Electric Company has announced a collaboration with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories on the upcoming SEL-651RD Advanced Digital Control, expanding interoperability for its IntelliRupter PulseCloser Fault Interrupter. The partnership combines S&C's PulseClosing Technology, which uses 95% less energy than conventional reclosers, with SEL's protection and automation capabilities. The solution uses a fiber-optic interface based on IEC 61869 Sampled Values, simplifying installation and improving measurement accuracy compared to traditional analog cabling. The SEL-651RD will serve as an additional control option for both new and existing IntelliRupter installations, enabling utilities already standardised on SEL to integrate the technology seamlessly. The SEL-651RD is expected to be available for retrofit applications in Q4 2026, with further deployment options planned for 2027.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
May 27th, 2025
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Pro Mexico Industry
Apr 21st, 2025
S&C Electric Company Mexicana to expand operations in Aguascalientes

S&C Electric Company Mexicana, a company specialized in providing technological solutions to improve the quality of electric power supply, has announced the expansion of its production lines at its plant in Aguascalientes.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Feb 20th, 2025
S&C Awarded Law360 'Practice Group of the Year' for Fintech

S&C was named a "Firm of the Year" for its showing in these awards, with eight practices selected.

France Media
Sep 17th, 2024
S&C Electric Co. Opens 275,000 SF Manufacturing Facility in Palatine, Illinois

PALATINE, ILL. - S&C Electric Co. has opened a new 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Palatine, a northwestern suburb of Chicago.

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