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POSITION SUMMARY
Internal Audit Manager
We are looking for a high-energy leader who operates with a strong sense of urgency in getting things done accurately and timely, adding significant value to the company, and motivates others to do the same. You will be responsible for leading and managing our internal audit function, which includes a SOX compliance program that supports our public corporate parent, Alleghany Corporation. You will interact regularly with our Chief Financial Officer, Alleghany’s Vice President of Internal Audit, and other Alleghany auditors. You will report regularly to the audit committee and our external auditors. You will lead special audits and projects outside of the SOX compliance program and supervise the work of specialists and other third parties.
Responsibilities:
- Act as business advisor to management.
- Identify and assess risks to develop and execute the annual audit plan.
- Lead and manage global SOX compliance program, including:
- Planning the timing and scope of all business process and ITGC control testing
- Leading and performing process walkthroughs and control testing activities
- Summarizing test results, communicating control deficiencies, and providing recommendations for remediation
- Coordinating with external auditors and process owners to optimize and leverage key controls for effective and efficient testing activities
- Staying apprised of current SOX compliance guidelines and new financial reporting and PCAOB requirements
- Perform and manage financial and operational audits to ensure compliance with company policies and the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Prepare workpapers in accordance with professional standards.
- Follow up and report on audit issues.
- Prepare monthly reports for senior management and the Audit Committee as to the status of outstanding audit and SOX 404 issues.
- Communicate internal audit plan, budget, and activities to the Audit Committee.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures are up to date and being consistently followed.
- Participate in other Alleghany group-wide audit activities. Contribute innovative ideas to continuously improve the audit methodology and audit procedures. This includes the strategic deployment of technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of audit procedures and increase value to the business.
- Achieve a balance between compliance requirements and other value-adding activities.
- Conduct special projects as required by the CEO, CFO, Corporate Auditor, and Controller, such as investigations of possible fraud, analysis of controls and any other projects deemed to have a significant impact on the Company’s financial performance and/or reporting.
- Direct and review work performed by third parties engaged in support of the annual audit plan.
- Coordinate proactively with external auditors throughout the year.
- Collaborate with the accounting team and others in the organization.
- Maintain accurate, organized records and prepare reports.
- Recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice financial processes.
Skills
- Operates with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
- Self-motivated, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible
- Laser-focused attention to accuracy, timeliness, and quality of work product
- Thrives in environments of growth and change
- Manages time and prioritizes tasks effectively
- Task and goal-oriented with a strong focus on results
- Understands internal control standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices
- Understands the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting
- Understands information technology risks and their effects on internal controls
- Develops productive relationships with team members outside the audit function
- Successfully identifies and implements opportunities for change and improvement
- Writes and speaks with clarity and purpose
- Articulates ideas with confidence
- Successfully uses technology to improve efficiency
- Savvy in technology and proficiently operates all applications used in finance and accounting
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements
- Proven experience operating at a high level on public company audits
- Bachelor’s degree is required; a degree in a business-related field and/or twenty hours of coursework in Accounting is preferred
- CPA, CIA, and/or CISA designation preferred
- 8+ years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas
- Experience in the manufacturing and construction industries is preferred but not required.
- Able to work overtime when necessary
- Able to travel up to 8 weeks per year
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