JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for managing a staff of Lead Auditors to plan and execute high quality annual assessment testing and risk management over the Company's financially relevant financial business processes, manual and IT automated controls. The scope of responsibilities includes assisting Business Process & Controls (BPC) with identifying necessary controls to assess and manage risk as well as develop test plans to assess the effectiveness of controls over financial reporting in conjunction with the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program. Key focus areas include reviewing and assessing Management's risk assessments, reviewing tests of internal controls, interacting with various levels of management to communicate results, interacting/coordinating with the external auditors and assisting management in sustaining compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience

Review and evaluate Management's risk assessments and coordinate IAS testing associated with key controls over financial reporting in conjunctions with the company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process

Develop strong working relationships with Business Process Controls (BPC) staff to maximize the cohesiveness between the teams

Develop strong working relationship with the external auditors to ensure efficiencies in testing and maximize external audit reliance on the work of IAS SOX

Oversee the development of audit objectives, test approach, test procedures, and procedural guidelines

Manage and oversee direct staff and other auditors to deliver quality results, and reviewing audit work as necessary

Develop and train staff to foster growth in technical skills, industry knowledge and relevant business developments

Prepare audit summaries and review audit results with senior management, providing observations and conclusions as well as identifying control gaps and evaluating management action plans

Keep abreast of relevant business developments and evolving risk areas

Contribute ideas and opinions to the internal audit team by assisting IT and Senior auditors in applying financial/operational audit principles and concepts, identifying relevant automated controls, designing audit programs/procedures

Review internal controls over other operational and information technology processes and support management requests and special investigations, as needed

Develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally and assist in managing co-sourcing relationships

Perform other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills/Abilities and KnowledgeAbility to read, write, speak and understand English Ability to cultivate channels of communication (both written and verbal) to effectively influence key stakeholders at all levels of the organizationAbility to define effective audit plans and coach experienced senior auditorsDemonstrated understanding of business processes, financial reporting, and information technology audit and control frameworksLeadership skills in the areas of leading through influence, relationship building and strategy development and executionDemonstrated knowledge of audit methodologies and control processes, systems and controlsDemonstrated knowledge of risk assessment and familiarity with tools and techniques used to provide control and monitoring mechanismsKnowledge of application control identification and testing

Required EducationBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Required Related Work Experience and Number of YearsExperience in Internal Audit or Public accounting experience - 5-8

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred EducationCIA, CPA, CFE, and/or CISA certificate MBA

Preferred Related Work Experience and Number of YearsPrior SOX experience preferred - 3-4Management or leadership experience - 2 Big 4 experience

WORKING CONDITIONSOffice environmentMaximum travel is approximately 15%