Position: Director Internal Audit

Reports to: VP Accounting and Corporate Controller

Location: Loveland, CO

Division: Finance and Administration

Salary Range: $125,500 to $167,400 (Depends on Experience)

About Lightning

The Lightning team works with forward-thinking fleets to engineer, deliver, and manage full transportation electrification solutions, including vehicles, charging, data analysis, and energy infrastructure.

Lightning eMotors designs and manufactures zero-emission all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, chassis-cab models, and city transit buses. The Lightning products include best-of-class commercial EVs based on leading legacy platforms like the Ford Transit 350HD passenger and cargo vans, Ford E-450 shuttle bus and cutaway models, Ford F-59 step/food van, Ford F-550 cargo trucks and buses, Chevrolet 6500XD Low Cab Forward model, and 30-foot, 35-foot, and 40-foot transit buses.

Why join Us?

Here at Lightning, we focus on innovation, exceeding expectations, collaboration, integrity in our work, and respect for all.

We are a fast-growing public company which enables us to continue scaling our teams and capabilities while also maintaining our leadership within the commercial electric vehicle market. This is your opportunity to be an integral part of the team, working with like-minded professionals who are dedicated not only to making a difference in our world but also transforming the automotive industry.

About our Headquarters

We are headquartered in the heart of beautiful Northern Colorado!

Loveland is located just 45 minutes north of Denver/DIA; 40 minutes from Boulder; 35 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park; and only 15 minutes from Fort Collins, the home of Colorado State University. Whether you are an art lover, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, wildlife admirer, big-city dreamer, or just want to get away, Loveland is the ideal location; and Lightning eMotors is grateful to be a part of this wonderful city.

Visit us at: www.lightningemotors.com to learn more about our organization and living in Colorado!

Position Summary

The Internal Audit Director conducts complex internal financial and/or system audits as well as risk assessments. This position tests and documents both financial and computer system records for information system integrity in addition to transaction accuracy as well as reports discrepancies, prepares audit plans, and understands the specific issues to be evaluated. The person in this role will execute internal audits within established business process controls. Develops formal written reports to communicate audit results to management and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and makes recommendations as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an overall internal audit program as well as processes that provide value and drive company performance improvement
• Develop global internal audit strategic goals to build a world-class internal audit and advisory functioning team
• Challenge current process design to identify areas for improvement; recommend changes to supporting policies, procedures, and control execution to increase efficiency and quality
• Maintain a risk-based audit approach and ensure an environment of continuous improvement and innovation
• Assist Lightning’s officers in managing their areas of responsibility including programs to address the Company's compliance with the controls-related components of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX)
• Collaborate with Legal to oversee and conduct investigations for compliance with internal policies
• Collaborate with functional leaders and senior leadership to set strategic and tactical direction for: planning, directing, and implementing financial, IT, and operational audits
• Plan, direct, and execute audits of the Lightning’s significant income streams and business practices
• Evaluate business process controls and recommend changes to the controls that promote cost savings, efficiency, and control improvements
• Prepare audit reports that provide recommendations concerning the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and business processes for discussion with the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), and/or Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Evaluate the sufficiency of and adherence to Lightning’s plans, policies and procedures, and compliance with government laws and regulations
• Perform independent reviews as requested by Lightning management and/or the Audit Committee
• Engage the CEO, CFO, senior leadership, and other stakeholders on all relevant audit matters to inform, educate, improve and innovate audit processes and outcomes
• Provide thought leadership for various cross functional teams, standards/policies, and initiatives at Lightning, ensuring that a risk and reward mindset are effectively considered.
• Concisely articulate key issues and risks within the business, as well as potential solutions to the same on an ongoing basis
• Direct activities relating to financial compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, particularly requirements as defined by (SOX) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prioritize key risk assessment findings with a focus on reporting issues to improve business processes and controls in a timely manner
• Build and maintain relationships cross-functionally at all levels including executive engagement to ensure findings reported are appropriately vetted and root cause of issues identified as well as practical action plans are developed to support an effective internal control environment

Competencies

• Leadership: Ability to guide others and lead them toward meeting desired results. Possess ability and desire to coach, mentor, and transfer knowledge to direct team as well as Lightning’s management team (C-Suite through Directors).
• Strategic: Possess ability to think tactically with a “future orientation” mindset; ability to evaluate current position and analyze where to go. Possess strong understanding of business processes along with the values and risks associate with processes in general.
• Time management: Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work with a sense of urgency and drive, meet deadlines, remain organized, and focused on work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all colleagues and customers. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others.
• Customer Service: Passion for delivering exemplary service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. You should also be collaborative and exhibit a positive attitude toward your work and colleagues.
• Regulation savvy: Possess strong knowledge of audit and finance laws as well as regulations in relevant jurisdictions including SOX, SEC filings, and other related areas.

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a closely related field; or equivalent work experience in a directly related role
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• 5 years in a leadership, supervisor, or management role
• 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk, consulting, or external audit roles
• Demonstrated accounting experience for a public company
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards, such as GAAP, SOX, SEC filings, etc.
• Demonstrated financial project management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

What we prefer:

• MBA
• Certified Internal Auditor credentials
• 7 years in a leadership, supervisor, or management role
• 15 years of experience in internal audit, risk, consulting, or external audit roles

Benefits offered:

Once hired, employees are offered generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Health Reimbursement Plan (if enrolled in medical plan)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (accrued)
• Paid holidays
• Short and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Lightning eMotors is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military or veteran status.

Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.