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Medina, MN, USA, United States of America
Onsite
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Overview:
You will serve as a Senior IT Internal Auditor within the Internal Audit function, leading and executing audit and advisory projects focused on IT systems, controls, and risk management. You will manage engagements across the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, issue identification, and reporting, while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. This role provides exposure to a wide range of initiatives such as SOX compliance, cybersecurity, ERP implementations, and enterprise risk assessments. You will partner with business and IT leaders to evaluate risks, improve processes, and strengthen controls across multiple systems and functions. This is a compelling opportunity to gain enterprise-wide visibility and influence key decisions through impactful audit insights and recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute IT audit and advisory projects across the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, issue identification, reporting, and follow-up on management action plans.
Define audit scope and objectives, assess risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, including SOX, cybersecurity, compliance, and ERP-related controls.
Analyze complex processes and systems, identify gaps or risks, and develop practical, well-supported recommendations for improvement.
Engage with business and IT stakeholders at all levels to assess the impact of process and system changes across the organization.
Summarize and present audit results to Internal Audit leadership and support presentations to business partners and senior leadership.
Perform data analytics by extracting, transforming, and analyzing data to identify trends, risks, and control effectiveness.
Contribute to enterprise risk assessments and support the development of the annual internal audit plan.
Benchmark company practices against industry peers and provide recommendations to enhance accounting, IT, and risk management processes.
Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function to enhance efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of audit processes.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, management, and external audit partners.
Desired Competencies:
Critical Thinking: You analyze information objectively, evaluate options, and apply sound judgment to solve problems and make informed decisions.
Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data, metrics, or reporting to inform decisions, identify trends, and measure outcomes relevant to your role.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance, accounting, IT compliance, or audit.
Experience with internal controls, ITGCs, risk management, compliance, or internal audit practices.
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and audit methodologies.
Familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP S/4 HANA, AS/400, or OneStream.
Experience working with data analytics and reporting tools such as Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL, or Power BI.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present to and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems, processes, and business environments.
Travel required, including international locations, up to 10%.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $80,000 to $111,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).