Lead, Internal Auditor

divh2Lead, Internal Auditor/h2pPosition Information: $81,120 - $133,380/ppThe 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!/ppPrimary Role: Lead and conduct complex audits and projects to assess AWs risks and controls to ensure:/pulliCompliance with laws and regulations/liliReliability of financial reporting/liliThe effectiveness and efficiency of operations/liliThe safeguarding of company assets/li/ulpThis 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./ppDevelopment Opportunities:/pulliCommunication skills and exposure to all areas (Operations, Compliance, IT, Finance) and levels (front-line employees, executive leadership team, Board) at AW/liliRisk, compliance, and controls awareness/liliLeadership, stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing/liliProblem solving, organization, and project management/liliAnalytical - use data to drive actionable insights/li/ulpKey Accountabilities:/pulliAssess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures./liliLead risk-based audits/projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution./liliCollaborate 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./liliBuild rapport across diverse teams, including AW stakeholders and external vendors throughout audits/projects. Manage competing interests as needed./liliTrain / develop junior team members to ensure team productivity./liliEnsure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional./liliServe 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./li/ulpKnowledge/Skills:/pulliIn-depth expertise in process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting./liliExcellent written and oral communication skills./liliInterpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making./liliAbility to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of a team and/or independently./liliUnderstanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks/controls assessment following an integrated business controls framework./liliProficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)/liliAuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus. Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus./li/ulpExperience/Education:/pulliBachelors degree required. Advanced degree is a plus./liliMinimum 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./liliWater utility industry experience is desired./liliPrior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus./li/ulpTravel Requirements:/pulliUp to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice./li/ulpCertifications Licenses:/pulliCertified 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./li/ulpWork Environment:/pulliHybrid, in Camden, NJ office 3 days a week./li/ulpCompetencies:/pulliChampions safety/liliCustomer obsessed/liliCultivates innovation/liliNimble learning/liliDrives results/liliCollaborates/li/ul/div