Audit Consultant

Position Summary

Audit Consultant provides expertise in the planning, directing, and performing of internal audit projects, assessing organizational risk and regulatory compliance, examining internal control structure, and evaluating efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Provides consultation services to management on specific issues associated with the auditing of company assets and accounting controls compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Perform financial, operational, contract, special investigation, and compliance audits to evaluate internal control systems and efficiency of operations.
• Coordinate, perform testing, and review key financial reporting controls relied upon for Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance.
• Perform follow‑up testing as necessary.
• Participate in pertinent risk assessment processes led by the Audit Management Team.
• Ensure that audit plans cover higher risk areas.
• For each audit project, develop and approve the project risk assessment, audit objectives, scope, and audit program.
• Provide consultative services to business areas upon request.
• Develop and maintain relationships with audit clients in multiple business areas.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day audit contact person with audit client management.
• Serve as a consultative resource on operations and regulatory concepts, internal control concepts, and auditing concepts and principles.
• Advise staff members and audit contractors on significant audit issues and provide guidance to ensure audit objectives and scope are satisfied.
• Assist staff and contractors in the development and negotiation of audit recommendations and responses, evaluating their audit performance, and providing guidance regarding company policies and procedures.
• Lead the effort to successfully complete departmental goals and participate in special projects underway by the department and/or the company.
• Lead the identification of departmental process improvements and industry best practices that could provide additional benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or another business‑related field.
• Must possess CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or other relevant professional credential.
• Minimum six years of business/industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience, skills, and knowledge of assigned business areas.
• Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus).
• Understanding of internal control concepts and their practical application.
• Effective communication with a variety of audiences and ability to analyze complex business scenarios.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.

• Utility industry experience.

• Anticipated starting base pay: $84,900.00 to $ per year.
• Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled), Limited‑Purpose FSA (if enrolled and HSA).
• Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short‑term disability (STD), Long‑term disability (LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled), Tuition Reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program.
• Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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