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Job Summary
Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Auditing is a newly created position. The Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Auditing position will be a highly visible role that recognizes the importance placed on implementing and maintaining a strong system of internal controls.
The Senior Manager of Financial and Operational Auditing will assist the VP in implementing a broad range of internal audit activities. These activities include: enterprise-wide business risk assessment and development; development and implementation of Internal Audit Department policies and practices that fully comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); development and execution of annual audit plans; and, providing assurance and consulting services and practical solutions to assist the business unit leaders in accomplishing the Company's key strategic initiatives.
In addition, the Senior Manager of Financial and Operational Auditing will manage Internal Audit functions and staff; review compliance with Company policies and procedures, including those related to Sarbanes-Oxley and corporate governance; manage internal investigations as necessary; coordinate with the external auditors and the Company's third-party internal audit co-sourcing partner; review technical accounting and auditing issues; and assist in the preparation of presentations to executive management and the Board.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned financial professional who demonstrates a proven ability to implement change and achieve strong results and is someone capable of mobility into increasingly more responsible roles in the Company after a tenure in Internal Audit.
Essential Job Functions
The Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Auditing will have broad responsibilities, which will include the following:
"Provide overall functional support and technical expertise to the Vice President, Internal Audit.
"Actively support the transformation of the Internal Audit Department into a technology based function that provides business assurance and consulting to management and the Board with a focus on strategic, business and process risk.
"Assist in the development of an enterprise-wide business risk assessment plan.
"Assist in the recruitment and hiring of a best-in-class Internal Audit Department staff consistent with staffing and budget guidelines.
"Directly supervise, train, develop and mentor the Financial and Operational Audit Staff.
"Assist in the development and implementation of the risk-based annual audit plan for all activities and businesses of the Company.
Essential Job Functions
"Establish audit objectives and scope, evaluate audit risk and evidence and execute on individual audits in accordance with the annual audit plan and the Institute of Internal Auditors IPPF.
"Review the work of the Financial and Operational Audit Staff, conclude on the audit issues and related recommendations, develop practical solutions to address control issues while demonstrating a commitment to and business partnership with operating management.
"Prepare well written draft reports that clearly communicate the issues and proposed solutions to management and the Board.
"Support and oversee the Internal Audit work related to the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley internal control assessment process.
"Ensure there is active coordination between Internal Audit, its strategic third-party co-sourcing partner and the Company's external auditors.
"Manage internal investigations as necessary.
"Review technical accounting and auditing issues as necessary.
"Assist in the preparation of presentations to executive management and the Board.
"Perform other duties as necessary.
Specific Requirements (Technical Knowledge, Software, etc.)
"10+ years experience, ideally either currently in a Senior Manager role at a "Big 4" public accounting firm or a combination of "Big 4" public accounting and Internal Audit management experience.
"CPA or international equivalent (e.g., CA) required. MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
"Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation a strong plus.
"Experience with internal control and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
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