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Senior Internal Auditor

NRG Energy
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026
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Job Summary

Deliver independent and objective review of the overall effectiveness and efficiency of NRG current processes and internal controls, ensuring they adequately mitigate business risks impacting performance objectives and strategy goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform audits by documenting and evaluating audit objectives, developing timetables and schedules, and preparing or adapting audit programs.
  • Assume responsibility for lead role in completion of audit projects. Audit role may vary as to leading team of auditors, working individually on projects, or participating under another lead auditor.
  • Handle multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Complete audit work papers and memoranda effectively via adequate documentation of audit tests, data analytics, observations, and recommendations.
  • Prepare well written and concise audit reports on results of audit for review by Director.
  • Perform effectiveness testing and support on issues relating to Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls, remediation assistance, and other compliance areas.
  • Excellent communication skills, including active listening and effective communication with individuals at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct and sound business judgment, ensuring actions align with NRG’s established core values.

Working Conditions

  • Hybrid work schedule, Monday-Thursday in a professional open office environment office; working remotely on Friday.
  • Some overtime required as special projects arise and near quarterly close periods.
  • Minimal travel but may require periodic travel up to 20%.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with a minimum mix of five years of Internal Audit and/or Big 4 experience.
  • Must have working knowledge of internal control requirements, operational and financial activities, generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and accounting processes.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to consider and develop strategic solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Certification related to audit or accounting, e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CMA, CFA preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Highly experienced in using data analytics and AI for all phases of audit.
  • Motivated to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to work on a laptop, which could involve sitting for extended periods throughout the day.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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