Auditor

Job Requisition ID:  56590

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.

 

Responsibilities

 

The primary role of an Auditor is to lead complex audit engagements across business process areas, while serving as a subject matter resource and mentor for less experienced audit staff. The Auditor drives the full audit process with a high degree of independence and contributes meaningfully to departmental strategy, process improvement, and stakeholder relationship management.
 
•    Lead end-to-end audit engagements of significant scope and complexity per IIA standards
•    Independently plan, scope, and design audit programs; allocate testing responsibilities
•    Apply advanced risk-based methodologies to identify, evaluate, and prioritize issues
•    Lead meetings with senior management and business leadership to present findings and negotiate action plans
•    Partner strategically with audit clients to develop value-added solutions
•    Oversee coordination of business process audit testing with SOX Testing
•    Perform issue remediation follow-up and testing and review testing performed by junior auditors as directed
•    Provide advisory services on internal control matters and emerging risk areas
•    Serve as primary relationship owner for designated Focus Areas
•    Mentor audit staff
•    Lead or significantly contribute to departmental projects and strategic priorities
•    Champion improvements in audit methodologies, data analytics, and departmental effectiveness
•    Support recruitment, onboarding, and training within Corporate Audit

Qualifications

 

•    Bachelor's Degree Required
•    3+ Years Experience in Internal or External Audit, or related Corporate Environment
•    Attention to detail and deadline driven
•    Strong executive presence and ability to influence and communicate with senior stakeholders
•    Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
•    Knowledge of internal audit standards and frameworks: COSO, COBIT, IIA Standards
•    Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
•    Ability to navigate and lead through complex, ambiguous, and rapidly evolving environments

 

Preferred Additional Qualifications: 


•    Advanced Degree - MBA or MAcc
•    Advanced Certifications: CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA (one or more strongly preferred)
•    SAP experience
•    Power BI or advanced Data Analytics experience
•    Optro (formerly AuditBoard) software experience
•    Experience managing or mentoring audit staff
•    Broad exposure across business process and IT audit domains
•    Experience with continuous auditing, data-driven audit techniques, or emerging risk areas

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

 

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.


Nearest Major Market: Asheville
Nearest Secondary Market: Knoxville

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