What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, Internal Auditor position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 107789
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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
- compliance with laws and regulations,
- reliability of financial reporting,
- the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and
- the safeguarding of company assets.
- This 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.
- Lead and conduct complex audits and projects to assess AW’s risks and controls to ensure:
Key Accountabilities
- Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures.
- Lead risk-based audits/projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.
- Collaborate 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.
- Build rapport across diverse teams, including AW stakeholders and external vendors throughout audits/projects. Manage competing interests as needed.
- Train / develop junior team members to ensure team productivity.
- Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional.
- Serve 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.
Knowledge/Skills
- In-depth expertise in process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
- Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of a team and/or independently.
- Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks/controls assessment following an integrated business controls framework.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)
- AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus.
- Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree is a plus.
- Minimum 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.
- Water utility industry experience is desired.
- Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.
Travel Requirements
- Up to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice.
Certifications & Licenses
- Certified 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 is needed.
- Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus.
Work Environment
- Hybrid, in Camden, NJ office 3 days a week
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
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