Senior Manager Internal Audit

Internal Audit Senior Manager Summary:

The Internal Audit Senior Manager is responsible for providing a leadership role in the development of the internal audit function, focused on customer experience and the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.

Internal Audit Senior Manager Job duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and applying an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships of business units throughout the company, their business objectives, supporting technologies and how they impact the overall company results.
• Proactively informing senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
• Overseeing Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and operations initiatives and projects, ensuring that Audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and advocating for the proactive design and implementation of appropriate controls.
• Participating in the Internal Audit planning process including the overall strategic objectives, tactics and performance metrics that will be used to measure the effectiveness of the function.
• Developing the enterprise risk assessment methodologies and audit plans for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to address significant financial reporting and other critical risk exposures, safeguard company assets and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Championing the use of data analytics to drive Internal Audit efficiencies, provide more proactive identification of risks, and assess the effectiveness of control activities and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify and advocate for the use of technologies to continually improve Internal Audit’s practices.
• Participating in evaluating the team’s structure, gaps in competencies, and the optimal blend of internal and external resources and recruiting efforts to properly staff and supervise the Internal Audit function.
• Participating in the creation and execution of the Internal Audit People strategy to develop a talent pipeline through relationships with colleges and universities, internal and 3rd party recruiters, professional organizations and other companies that position Clayton well as an employer of choice for top talent.
• Developing relationships with third-party co-source and outsource service providers, including negotiating the fee arrangements, scope and scheduling of work, reviewing the work product and addressing any performance concerns.
• Developing and presenting training for management and Team Members that promotes the importance of internal controls and ethical business. Assisting newly acquired companies with integrating into the Clayton control environment.
• Actively drive performance management by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, identifying development opportunities, ensuring fair and transparent evaluations and recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance.
• Create talent development plans for team members by encouraging ongoing skill development, creating personalized development plans, providing mentorship and coaching, and developing career paths that translate into a succession plan for Internal Audit.
• Supervising and coaching Team Members, including oversight of field work, reviewing and challenging the testing and workpapers provided by audit staff, and review of follow up work, to appraise adequacy of corrective action taken to address audit recommendations.
• Create and maintain relevant policies and procedures that promote the performance of Internal Audit functions aligned with relevant professional and regulatory guidance.
• Guiding the team through projects, engaging at the appropriate level to facilitate communicating audit findings and recommendations that promote constructive change, as well as collaborates with management to establish timely, creative action plans, monitor progress on those plans and retest for resolution of the opportunity.
• Developing a trusted business advisor providing value across the enterprise through building trust-based relationships with business leaders, providing practical advice to improve efficiencies, business operations and minimize risk.
• Supporting the Berkshire Hathaway Internal Audit team by:

o Coordinating the relationship with developing plans and conducting audits of ethics and compliance, and information technology.

o Assisting with the investigation, documentation and resolution of Berkshire Hathaway Ethics and Compliance reports.

• Performing special reviews, investigations or other projects as assigned by CFO or other senior executives.
• Creating and presenting reporting that is clear, concise, provides practical solutions and ultimately provides value to stakeholders.

Internal Audit Senior Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or other relevant subject. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years related experience as an individual contributor; 3 years leadership/management experience
• CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA, CAMLO or other relevant professional designation

Internal Audit Senior Manager Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Internal Audit Competence – Expertise and experience in internal controls; Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance; Evaluating risks and controls across the enterprise. Ability to apply financial accounting and reporting, internal controls and regulatory frameworks to business operations.
• Risk Perspective – Ability to evaluate and recommend systems/controls to managing enterprise risks in a calculated manner; Balancing risk and opportunities; Willingness and courage to challenge status quo
• Enterprise Relationship Building – Ability to build a network of trusted, authentic relationships across the enterprise with key stakeholders (e.g., business unit leaders, group CFOs, Berkshire Hathaway contacts, etc.); Capable of working across decentralized and diverse business units
• Team Building and Talent Development – Ability to build strong teams; Proficient at empowering teams and delegating effort to develop others; Engaged in developing, mentoring, coaching team members; Able to attract and retain high-value and diverse talent; Ability to develop and implement succession plans
• Deep Understanding of the Businesses – Ability to learn and understand the operations of the business units and how they related to the enterprise strategy and results (including products, services, and customer base); Ability to use company data and new ways of thinking/approaching problems (based on prior experience) to bring fresh/unique perspectives and ideas to Company leaders
• Communication Skills – An articulate communicator who creates clarity and drives alignment; Possesses solid listening skills; Possesses de-escalation skills; Makes information about risks and controls for the company easily accessible to different audiences; Solid written and verbal abilities across all levels in the organization, parent company and third-party business interactions
• Collaborative/Influential – Ability to partner with Process Owners to accomplish enterprise goals within acceptable risk tolerance; Skilled at collaborating with others to reach alignment across the enterprise; Open to alternative perspectives/ideas, including seeking and taking advice
• Strategic Planning – Supporting the VP of Internal Audit in strategic planning process; Strong prioritization skills; Ability to understand and interpret a future-oriented point of view for the company and help establish a strategic audit agenda that supports strategic enterprise goals; Ability to connect current business goals to the “big picture”
• Performance and Execution Oriented – Effectively manages performance of teams; Results-oriented (ability to set and attain meaningful goals); Challenges Team Members to continuous improvement and growth orientation; Creates ownership and holds others accountable; Drives data-based decision-making