Lead, Internal AuditorAmerican Waterworks • Camden, NJ, United States

Lead, Internal Auditor

American Waterworks • Camden, NJ, United States

8 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Title : Lead, Internal Auditor

Posting Start Date : 11 / 20 / 25

Job Description : Position Information

$81,120 - $133,380

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and / or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Lead and conduct complex audits and projects to assess AW's risks and controls to ensure :

Compliance with laws and regulations
Reliability of financial reporting
The effectiveness and efficiency of operations
The safeguarding of company assets

This role will work closely with various AW teams in Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance, to identify risk and share technical knowledge based on areas of expertise.

Development Opportunities

Communication skills and exposure to all areas (Operations, Compliance, IT, Finance) and levels (front-line employees, executive leadership team, Board) at AW

Risk, compliance, and controls awareness

Leadership, stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing

Problem solving, organization, and project management

Analytical - use data to drive actionable insights

Key Accountabilities

Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures.

Lead risk-based audits / projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables.

This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit / project reports, and issue resolution.

Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit / project observations and recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls. Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives.

Build rapport across diverse teams, including AW stakeholders and external vendors throughout audits / projects. Manage competing interests as needed.

Train / develop junior team members to ensure team productivity.

Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional.

Serve as an internal or external representative for AW and / or AW IA within your areas of expertise.

Assist in the development of a pipeline of talent.

Knowledge / Skills

In-depth expertise in process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.

Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of a team and / or independently.

Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks / controls assessment following an integrated business controls framework.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)

AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus.

Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus.

Experience / Education

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree is a plus.

Minimum of seven (7) years overall business experience, of which a minimum of five (5) years within audit, compliance, and / or risk related fields is required.

Water utility industry experience is desired.

Prior public accounting, corporate and / or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice.

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other related audit, compliance, or risk designation preferred. Interest in pursuing and obtaining a relevant professional certification desired. Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus

Work Environment

Hybrid, in Camden, NJ office 3 days a week.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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