Controls Assurance Auditor
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills
- Accountancy & Accounting
- Full-time
- Internal Controls
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Testing
The Controls Assurance Auditor is responsible for planning and executing testing of internal controls over financial reporting to assess their design and operational effectiveness. This role involves coordinating with control owners and auditors, documenting findings, and communicating results and risks to management. The position supports process improvements, maintains compliance with audit standards, and contributes to governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
The Controls Assurance Auditor will support in the scoping, planning, creation and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”) based on the assessment approach to assess the design and operating effectiveness. In addition, this role will involve coordination of test schedule and procedures with the control owners and internal as well as external auditors, as needed. The Controls Assurance Auditor will conduct walkthrough meetings with control owners, execute the entire testing cycle through fieldwork and reporting of the assigned audit areas. The Auditor will perform the assigned test plan consistently with the guidance received and based on the feedback received by the manager during the engagement. The Auditor will also communicate the status and results of ICFR testing procedures to the control owners and will support the team in the communication to other various stakeholders including management and external auditors.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Assist with overall scoping and planning procedures for the assessment cycle
- Effectively contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organization
- Support the development of the audit plan and testing approach
- Execute test plans, procedures and processes of business areas’ test programs against the testing standards
- Create accurate, logical and detailed work papers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reached
- Validate accuracy and alignment of relevant ICFR documentation (i.e.: control descriptions, risk/control matrices, mapping of controls to financial statement assertions, etc.)
- Create, maintain and revise internal control documentation
- Maintain a project plan, which ensures timely completion of ICFR testing in compliance with internal/external audit requirements and deadlines
- Provide ongoing testing status updates to team
- Support the management of Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC“) system maintenance and usage
- Coordinate test schedule and procedures with the external auditors and management
- Identify and escalate risk exposures to appropriate levels of management
- Prepare deficiency language for issues identified during testing procedures and effectively communicate to control owners
- Work with the manager in formal written reports to management summarizing audit results
- Execute special projects, as assigned
What You'll Learn:
- Understand business processes from the initiation of activity through recording, the related controls and risks
- Identify potential gaps in risks and controls within the control framework presenting potential exposure to management
- Conduct with different levels of management including interviews to perform testing, learn business processes, provide status updates and deliver issues
- Perform testing over multiple business processes
- Writing skills to document processes and testing procedures
- Document deficiency language and appropriately communicating the issues to control owners
- Active participation to the team assigned to the audit
- Present testing status and communicate issues noted
- Assist in preparing reports and presentations to top management
- Build relationships with the control owners
- Work with other testing teams from different countries to ensure consistency in testing and process documentation
What This Role Will Prepare You For:
- Roles (including manager roles) within Group Controls Assurance, Internal Controls and Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance and Corporate Accounting
Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
We help you plan for the future with:
- An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
- An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.
Family Building Benefit
We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions:
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan refinancing programs
- 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community
And so much more!
When you join us, you’re not just building a career - you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.




