Director, Internal Audit

Role Summary: Reporting to the Vice President, Internal Audit (VPIA), the Director, Internal Audit is responsible for assisting with the design, implementation and execution of the entity-wide risk assessment and internal audit program. Working with the VPIA and senior management, the role will have leadership responsibility to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of the system of internal controls. Duties and Responsibilities: Help to lead an annual entity-wide risk assessment which identifies key business risks and the adequacy of the processes and controls to address such risks. Assist with the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan that addresses key operational and financial risks. Leads discussions with senior management and the external auditor regarding internal audit plans, activities, and findings. He/she will provide knowledgeable and objective counsel to management on key controls, ethics, and compliance matters, as well as provide management independent opinions on control effectiveness and consults on the development of policies, procedures, and systems. Perform comprehensive and robust review as well as documentation. This includes identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and properly documenting whether business processes and procedures follow Company policies, standards, and applicable statute. Collaborate with the various process owners in finance, business/operations, and corporate to help ensure ongoing compliance. Identify improvement opportunities and develop recommendations for corrective action plans. Prepare/review work papers and flowcharts to document and support findings and conclusions. Oversee and track effective remediation of identified gaps and weaknesses. Assist in providing training to Internal Audit and company personnel as needed. Collaborate with process owners in developing new policies and procedures, as needed. Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and team members to deliver results, and support business performance. Any other special projects, or duties as assigned by management of Internal Audit. Required Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a) Certified Public Accountant (CPA), b) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or c) Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) are required Public accounting experience preferred Multi-location international experience a plus Advanced Excel skills and be able to manage large datasets Ability to be hands on in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines under pressure 10-15 years of progressive external and/or internal audit experience in an organization of appropriate scale and complexity Experience in implementing a COSO, Sarbanes Oxley compliance program is a strong plus Comprehensive understanding of internal auditing, GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes Oxley and COSO Framework Strong written and oral communication skills Desirable Experience/Qualifications: Experience with IT General Controls (ITGC) Experience with Oracle Cloud, Workday, AuditBoard and Workiva products a plus Telecom industry experience Experience utilizing data analytics tools and visualization platforms (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, etc.) and implementing data driven internal auditing techniques Core Competencies Budgeting: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget. Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes. Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives. Organizational Change Mgmt.: Knowledge of techniques to successfully effect change in an organization and ability to manage the successful and smooth transition from current to desired culture, practices, structure, and overall organizational environment. Internal Controls: Knowledge of concept, methods, and processes of internal control; ability to create, implement, evaluate, and enhance processes in internal controls. Financial Analysis: Knowledge of tools and approaches of financial analysis; ability to read, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from financial and numerical material. Financial and Accounting Systems: Knowledge of functions, features, and capabilities of financial and accounting systems; ability to use financial and accounting applications specific to the organization. Financial Forecasting and Modeling: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques of financial forecasting and modeling; ability to explore and evaluate alternative financial scenarios and results. Financial Reporting: Knowledge of processes, methods, and tools of financial reporting; ability to create and maintain accurate and thorough financial reports. Universal Competencies Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of transformation initiatives to drive fundamental changes, enhance responsiveness and efficiency to core business practices. Ability to drive cultural changes from best effort to results oriented. Customer First (Non-Customer Facing): Knowledge of internal customer interactions, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and partnership. Ability to build an environment supporting internal customer value creation at every level. Operational Excellence: Understanding the system-driven processes for consistency and scalability. Ability to re-focus processes and systems from integration activity to maximizing a positive customer impact and anticipating future trends. EEO Statement: GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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We serve thousands of businesses with a portfolio that includes SD-WAN and other WAN services, internet, security, and voice services. Our customers benefit from a customer-first service experience underpinned by our commitment to operational excellence.