About Bridgestone 

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are always Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for conducting Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas. This role will utilize audit processes and procedures in order to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions. The position reports to the Division Internal Audit Manager or Senior Manager.

Plan and execute risk-based, compliance and advisory audits of operations across our WEST (EMEA & Americas) footprint, with a focus on core tire sales, marketing, logistics and supply chain management. Scope of work to  include planning, performing control walkthroughs, control testing, documenting, and reporting results. 

Identify risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement; identify root cause and develops recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation and operational efficiency improvements. Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data collected from multiple sources to aid in audit procedures, as necessary.

Leverages a continuous-learning mindset to assist our functions, leaders, and the Board in the execution of our business transformation and continuous improvement of our operations and internal control environment.

Continuous professional development combined with coaching and mentoring of our colleagues and initiative to support the Internal Audit leadership team in the continuous improvement of the function.

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • CFE, CISA, CMA, CPA, or CIA.

• Languages:

  • English level B2 or B2+ (Advanced).

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years in public accounting, internal audit, or finance/accounting roles in a business environment.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Advanced Excel skills required.
    
    

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”. We offer you more than just competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.