Internal Audit Specialist - Maryville, TN

SHB-7296

Maryville

Tennessee

Full-time

1st shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (M-F)

This position is 100% in-office/non-remote in Maryville, TN. To be considered, candidates must reside in a commutable distance from this location. If a candidate is living outside of this area, willingness to relocate must be explicitly stated on resume or in a cover letter.

Internal Audit Specialist

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

Scope of the job - The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for performing audit projects as part of the company's strategic internal audit plan. The Internal Audit Specialist will document and evaluate internal controls, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements (including Sarbanes-Oxley), and identify business risks. Additionally, the Internal Audit Specialist will perform follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit recommendations and assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understanding of internal controls concepts and applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes.
• Ability to work independently, with direction and guidance.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Understanding project management with the ability to plan and execute SOX testing for in-scope controls including: performing control walkthroughs, drafting findings, and regularly reporting to management.
• Ability to define issues, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, COSO, internal auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and risk assessment practices. Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Reviews financial transactions or reports for accuracy.
• Recommends new or modified procedures that improve efficiency or compliance and mitigate risk or loss.
• Drafts audit reports and maintains records of audit findings.
• Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.
• May direct and review the work performed by other audit personnel, including management testers and external resources from retained third-party firms.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Competencies of the ideal candidate

Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• Interest in obtaining such certification as CPA, CMA, CIA, CFE, CISA, is recommended.

Competencies and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must
• Ability to work well with others at all levels within the organization
• Exhibit the leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
• Experience using automated work papers required
• Data analytics tool experienced preferred

Physical Demands:

• Works in an office environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised 08/26/2025