Manager, Assurance & Risk Advisory

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite

Why ARA at Stryker? 

Our team is growing - join Stryker’s Assurance & Risk Advisory (ARA) team and help shape the future of risk management and governance. In this role, you’ll partner with leaders across the organization to strengthen internal controls, drive process improvements, and deliver insights that support strategic decision-making. You will have the chance to work with a dynamic and global team that supports the organization’s strategy through customer focus and innovation. 

You will be responsible for overseeing and executing internal audit projects, conducting internal controls testing, and providing coaching and guidance to junior staff. This role requires a strong and in-depth understanding of technical accounting, financial statement audit concepts, and knowledge of various business processes. You will play a key role in leading the team, ensuring the successful completion of audits, and driving continuous improvement in risk management and control processes. 

Our preference is for this role to be hybrid, based out of our Flower Mound, TX; Mahwah, NJ; or Portage, MI offices (1 day per week in office). However, we’re also open to filling the role as a fully remote position. Candidates must be located in either the Eastern or Central time zones.

Who We Want

Strategic thinkers. People who thrive in a high-growth, global environment who can assess complex risks and recommend practical solutions.

Collaborative partners. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence and partner with business leaders in multiple functional areas

Adaptable problem-solvers. Confident and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage internal audit projects from planning through completion to identify key financial, operational, and compliance risks and assess controls across business processes, recommending practical solutions to enhance governance and operational efficiency, while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, including SOX compliance testing, to mitigate risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the IT audit team, actively seeking continuous learning opportunities to enhance digital and technology acumen
• Develop and present actionable recommendations that drive process improvements and operational excellence across the organization.
• Craft comprehensive and articulate reports that succinctly summarize audit findings, remediation plans, and project outcomes while communicating findings and insights effectively to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, high performance and continuous learning.
• Champion the adoption and integration of digital tools and data analytics to optimize audit processes, identify automation opportunities, and deliver deeper insights.

What You Need

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as accounting, finance, business administration, or economics
• Minimum 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
• Experience with internal audit principles, methodologies, and practices

Preferred:

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification

$100,500 - $215,300 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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