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. About the Role The Lead Internal Auditor plays a critical role in providing independent, objective assurance across the Bridgestone West region, covering both Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units. The role leads complex audit engagements, works closely with management across functions, and supports the Internal Audit leadership team in strengthening risk management, controls, and governance. Job Purpose The Lead Internal Auditor is responsible for leading Operational, Financial, and Compliance audits across Bridgestone West, with a specific focus on one of the West Internal Audit divisions. Using established audit methodologies, the role identifies risks, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses, and recommends corrective and preventative actions that drive operational efficiency, profit improvement, and risk mitigation. The role reports to the Division Internal Audit Manager or Senior Manager and acts as a key partner to management by providing insights into key initiatives, emerging risks, and control effectiveness. Responsibilities Audit Execution & Leadership Lead risk-based audits in line with regulatory requirements and corporate standards Plan audits, perform control walkthroughs and testing, document procedures, and report results Verify accuracy and integrity of accounting records and safeguard company best practices Review, analyse, and interpret data from multiple sources to support audit procedures Draft audit reports addressing key findings and recommendations Identify risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement Analyse root causes and develop recommendations for cost reduction, profit generation, and operational efficiency Monitor key risk indicators and emerging risks to support updates to risk assessments and audit plans Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Lead discussions with management to present audit results Prepare presentation materials for audit reporting Develop strong working relationships with management to understand business initiatives Team Supervision & Project Management Review audit workpapers and support overall audit project management Supervise audit staff and guide development and adjustment of testing procedures Act as the first point of contact for questions related to audit methodology and procedures Qualifications & Experience Required Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field Experience Minimum 5+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or accounting/finance roles within a business environment Certifications One or more of the following certifications required: CPA CIA CISA CMA CFE Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Excel skills Languages Spanish and/or Portuguese is helpful but not required Soft / Behavioral Skills Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities Strong organizational and project management skills Sound independent judgment, prioritization, and decision‑making capability Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment 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”, for that, we offer you more than just a 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. We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr