Crane Company employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to exceed the expectations of customers. We also share a fascinating history of innovation. Crane Company is committed to the highest standards of business conduct, and we create value for stakeholders by way of our disciplined processes, culture of continuous improvement and growth mindset. Crane has pursued a consistent strategy for profitable growth, and we continue to make strategic acquisitions to further strengthen our already strong portfolio. This consistent business growth translates to opportunities for our associates.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression. We will proactively support your ongoing career development which will give you every opportunity to progress!

At Crane, we build global businesses that thrive on embracing diversity and inclusion. Our 7,500 associates represent over 20 countries — across every gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and belief system. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

The IT Internal Auditor participates in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT General Controls (ITGC) audits and technology-related advisory reviews to assess compliance with company policies, internal control requirements, and industry best practices. The role supports risk assessments, IT control evaluations, and advisory engagements designed to strengthen governance, risk management, information security, and internal controls. Advisory projects may also include system implementations, cyber security, backup and recovery/disaster recovery, and compliance-related reviews.

The IT Internal Auditor assists with special projects, including post-acquisition assessments, audit methodology enhancements, audit technology initiatives, data analytics projects, automation opportunities, quality improvement efforts, and other departmental initiatives. This position receives day-to-day guidance from an IT Internal Audit Supervisor and reports directly to the Senior Manager, IT Internal Audit.

This position is remote located in the US.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with audit planning activities, including analysis of relevant technologies and associated risk, review of prior audit results, and evaluation of business risks.
• Participate in opening, status and closing meetings with management and process owners.
• Execute audit procedures and control testing, including SOX testing, and document work in detailed, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers.
• Perform analytical procedures and utilize data analytics techniques to identify trends, anomalies, control weaknesses, and areas of potential risk.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of data analytics, automation solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, and audit technologies used to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and risk identification.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Conduct interviews and meetings with company personnel to gain an understanding of business processes, risks, and controls, and to obtain supporting evidence.
• Communicate audit observations to the auditor-in-charge in a timely manner.
• Assist in identifying root causes of audit observations and developing practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Assist in drafting audit findings, management recommendations, and related audit communications.
• Assist the auditor-in-charge with the preparation of audit reports and presentations for management.
• Enter and maintain audit documentation, testing results, findings, and action plans within Optro (AuditBoard).
• Support the monitoring and validation of corrective actions implemented in response to audit findings.
• Assist with special projects, departmental initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and other assignments as required.
• Contribute to audit methodology enhancements, process automation initiatives, and the effective use of audit technologies and tools.
• Maintain a current understanding of IT auditing standards, internal control frameworks, company policies, cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various personnel throughout the organization.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required. Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Candidates who are actively pursuing, or demonstrate a commitment to pursuing, a relevant professional certification are encouraged to apply.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in public accounting, internal audit, external audit, risk management, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of IT risk management, information security concepts, and technology infrastructure.
• Experience in and/or strong understanding of manufacturing environments, business processes, and internal controls preferred.
• Understanding of enterprise technologies, including ERP applications, operating systems, databases, and networking technologies. Experience with Windows, UNIX/Linux, AS400, Oracle R12 ERP, QAD, SAP, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, and Hyperion is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Additional language skills, such as German, are a plus.
• Professional presence with strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), internal control frameworks, and risk-based auditing principles.
• Ability to understand business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and recommend practical solutions and process improvements.
• Experience with or interest in data analytics, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends and anomalies, and support data-driven audit procedures.
• Ability to support the enhancement of Internal Audit data analytics capabilities through the development, refinement, and evaluation of analytics procedures, tools, and reporting solutions.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards, integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functions, cultures, and all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with the ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver high-quality work with limited supervision.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with data visualization, reporting, and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, AuditBoard, or similar platforms) preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20-30%). 

*Crane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.