Job Summary

The Internal Auditor is responsible for performing internal audit projects, as part of the overall risk-based internal audit plan, which includes developing the scope of internal audit projects, performing internal audit procedures and assisting in the preparation of internal audit reports. This position covers key functional areas, operating units and sites with a focus on financial, information technology and operational audits.

Essential Functions
 Lead and execute SOX compliance testing, including risk assessment, control documentation, testing and reporting.

Performs internal audit projects as part of the overall risk-based internal audit plan, which will include developing the scope of internal audit projects, performing internal audit procedures and assisting in the preparation of internal audit reports.

Performs internal control assessments of financial processes in Avient’s global operations.

Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and implement best practices in internal controls.

Identifies key controls within these processes and ensures their effectiveness. Leads remediation efforts for control deficiencies.

Performs follow-up reviews of outstanding internal audit issues and participates in investigations.

On occasion, supports Internal Audit leadership in managing the Company’s ethics and compliance function.

Other projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

·       One of more of the following designations preferred – CPA, CIA, CFE, CMA

·       1 to 3 years of Accounting/Finance or related experience, with a strong focus on SOX

·       Proficient knowledge of SOX regulations and internal control concepts

·       Audit experience with Big Four public accounting firm or manufacturing experience

Additional Qualifications

· Desire to work in a fast-paced environment

· Strong project management skills

· Customer service oriented

· Excellent written and presentation skills

· Experience with data analytics and related tools

· Global experience preferred

· Knowledge of SAP

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

· Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.

Security includes physical security and cyber security.

 Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

· Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports

· Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy

· Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint

· Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®. For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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