Internal Auditor

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

H.B. Fuller Portugal is a strategically important site that combines manufacturing operations with a broad range of global and regional support functions, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Customer Service, and Operations. Supporting multiple regions around the world, the site offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure, cross-functional collaboration, internal mobility, and continuous career development within a globally connected environment. This commitment to employee growth and workplace culture has earned H.B. Fuller recognition as a Great Place to Work®.

Position Overview

H.B. Fuller is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the execution of SOX controls testing, internal audits, and compliance-related activities across global operations. This role helps safeguard the organization by evaluating financial, operational, and compliance controls, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple regions and contribute to a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and risk management.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform SOX 404 controls testing across assigned regions.
• Execute internal audits in line with the annual audit plan.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance controls.
• Support fraud and non-compliance investigations with Legal and business partners.
• Identify process gaps, root causes, and remediation opportunities.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop and track corrective action plans.
• Build collaborative relationships with local and global teams.
• Contribute to data analytics, audit process improvements, and special projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of audit experience, preferably within a Big Four firm and/or manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience supporting multinational or global audit engagements.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and Power BI.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to identify root causes, recommend practical solutions, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.