Internal Auditor Jobs in New Jersey
Internal Auditor jobs in New Jersey are in steady, competitive demand, concentrated in financial services, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare systems, with openings at every level from staff auditor through audit director. The heaviest hiring activity clusters in Newark, Parsippany, and Princeton, where firms like Johnson & Johnson, Prudential Financial, and Cognizant have long-established operations. Risk-based auditing, IT audit, and compliance-focused internal audit are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from New Jersey employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.
Why embecta?
Imagine the long legacy and global scale of an industry leader combined with the agility, speed, and entrepreneurial energy of a startup—that's embecta. We are evolving from a company with more than 100 years of experience in diabetes care into a broader medical supplies organization, helping more than 30 million people worldwide live their best lives through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the strength of our global team. At embecta, you are empowered to take ownership, bring your authentic self to work, and accelerate your career alongside inspiring leaders.
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls to ensure the protection of assets from loss, reliability and integrity of financial information and compliance with policies, plans, procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
This is a hybrid role and will sit in our Parsippany, NJ office 3 days a week.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct audits consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies; support audits within the expected timeframe including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up activities and reporting to audit and senior management.
- Independently lead assigned audit workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholder requests, and escalate issues with limited supervision.
- Conduct process walkthroughs, identify key risks and controls, and develop risk-based audit procedures and sampling approaches. Adapt audit program and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the field.
- Support the company’s SOX Compliance program globally including the evaluation of the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls, testing of SOX controls and evaluation of completeness and accuracy of financial information in compliance with policies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit work can be leveraged to support an efficient annual external audit and ICFR assessment.
- Review controls regularly to ensure adequate design. Provide guidance, identify improvements to control design and follow up on management action plans to validate that corrective actions are implemented and effective before issue closure
- Assess financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Support fieldwork activities for IT audits
- Document audit findings into audit report format and document management action plans in collaboration with management as audit fieldwork progresses.
- Finalize audit fieldwork and support audit report issuance consistent with report writing guidelines.
- Other projects as needed
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or working towards a certification is required.
- 3+ years audit experience with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and the evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
- Strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and process management skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships and coordination with global stakeholders.
- Ability to travel 25% international and domestic.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IT audits including IT general controls is a plus
- Understanding data analysis and AI tools is a plus (Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, etc.).
- Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.
- Industry exposure to manufacturing, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.
Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $100,000-110,000.
Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations.
Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page.
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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.
Why embecta?
Imagine the long legacy and global scale of an industry leader combined with the agility, speed, and entrepreneurial energy of a startup—that's embecta. We are evolving from a company with more than 100 years of experience in diabetes care into a broader medical supplies organization, helping more than 30 million people worldwide live their best lives through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the strength of our global team. At embecta, you are empowered to take ownership, bring your authentic self to work, and accelerate your career alongside inspiring leaders.
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be responsible for evaluating the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls to ensure the protection of assets from loss, reliability and integrity of financial information and compliance with policies, plans, procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
This is a hybrid role and will sit in our Parsippany, NJ office 3 days a week.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct audits consistent with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and department policies; support audits within the expected timeframe including all aspects of planning, fieldwork and wrap-up activities and reporting to audit and senior management.
- Independently lead assigned audit workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholder requests, and escalate issues with limited supervision.
- Conduct process walkthroughs, identify key risks and controls, and develop risk-based audit procedures and sampling approaches. Adapt audit program and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the field.
- Support the company’s SOX Compliance program globally including the evaluation of the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls, testing of SOX controls and evaluation of completeness and accuracy of financial information in compliance with policies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure audit work can be leveraged to support an efficient annual external audit and ICFR assessment.
- Review controls regularly to ensure adequate design. Provide guidance, identify improvements to control design and follow up on management action plans to validate that corrective actions are implemented and effective before issue closure
- Assess financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Support fieldwork activities for IT audits
- Document audit findings into audit report format and document management action plans in collaboration with management as audit fieldwork progresses.
- Finalize audit fieldwork and support audit report issuance consistent with report writing guidelines.
- Other projects as needed
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. in Finance or Accounting or equivalent required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or working towards a certification is required.
- 3+ years audit experience with a mix of public accounting and/or Internal Audit in a global company.
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and the evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
- Strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and process management skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships and coordination with global stakeholders.
- Ability to travel 25% international and domestic.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IT audits including IT general controls is a plus
- Understanding data analysis and AI tools is a plus (Power BI, Microsoft Copilot, etc.).
- Experience with business applications such as SAP S/4, Ariba, Concur, and SAP Group Reporting.
- Industry exposure to manufacturing, medical devices, or pharmaceutical companies.
Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $100,000-110,000.
Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations.
Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page.
#LI-KM1
embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in internal auditor jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field required
- CIA, CPA, or CISA certification strongly preferred or required by most employers
- Three or more years of internal audit or public accounting experience typically expected
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies and internal control frameworks
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle in large enterprise environments
- Strong written communication skills for preparing audit reports and presenting findings
Internal Auditor Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an internal auditor in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not require a state-issued license to work as an internal auditor, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field alongside a professional credential. The Certified Internal Auditor designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors is the most widely recognized credential, while a CPA or CISA strengthens candidacy for roles in financial services and IT audit. Building experience through public accounting or a corporate finance role is the most common entry path in New Jersey.
Which companies hire internal auditors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring internal auditors in New Jersey right now include Ascot, JPMorganChase, and Messer, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, major insurance carriers, and global financial services firms means internal audit roles here often carry broad industry exposure across compliance, operational, and IT audit functions.
Which New Jersey cities have the most internal auditor jobs?
The cities with the most internal auditor openings in New Jersey are Iselin, Jersey City, and Woodbridge. Newark's density of financial institutions and corporate shared-service centers drives volume there, while Parsippany and Princeton attract audit roles tied to the pharmaceutical and professional services headquarters concentrated in those corridors, making suburban Morris and Mercer counties consistently active hiring areas.
Are there remote internal auditor jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since internal audit work is heavily documentation-based and analytical. About 80% of internal auditor openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to off-site work. Planning, testing of documentation, and report writing are the functions most consistently offered remotely, while walkthroughs and stakeholder interviews may still require periodic on-site presence.
How can I get hired as an internal auditor in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a staff or associate internal auditor role at one of New Jersey's large pharmaceutical or financial services firms, which regularly hire candidates directly from accounting programs at Rutgers, Montclair State, or Seton Hall. Rotational finance development programs at companies like Johnson & Johnson or Prudential Financial are designed for new graduates and often include an audit rotation. Sitting for the CIA exam or completing a CPA track while still in school gives candidates a measurable edge over applicants with identical degrees and no credential progress.
Where can I find and apply to internal auditor jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to internal auditor jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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