Audit Manager

Job Description:

• Responsible for participating in assigned audits by evaluating and assessing American Water’s (AW) risks/controls on the basis of an integrated control framework model to assure: 1) the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, 2) the reliability of financial reporting, 3) compliance with laws and regulations, and 4) the safeguarding of company assets.
• Also responsible for assisting with select compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics.
• Assess risks/controls from an integrated business control framework  and established enterprise risk management processes and works with management to mitigate risks.
• Evaluates control systems currently existing in AW and works on assigned projects and develops risk/control assessments based on project objectives and expectations.
• Supports risk/control awareness and self-assessment throughout AW.
• Involvement in assurance or consultative activities within information technology processes and mechanisms.
• Responsibility for conducting selected audits/projects in the field on a day-to-day basis ensuring quality results.
• Responsible for assisting with Sarbanes Oxley testing activities. 
• Evaluates processes and internal controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed.
• This requires understanding expectations of the IA Manager and Senior IA staff in conducting work.
• Also involves open and constructive communication.
• Assists IA Senior or Manager with coordination and planning on a project basis.
• Assist IA Senior or Manager with issue resolution on project-related items and adapts appropriately to situations encountered, seeking advice or help where needed.
• Keep IA Senior or Manager sufficiently advised of progress and issues.
• Provide support in the conduct of compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics.
• Support development of draft report for department projects.

Required Skills:

• Intermediate to advance understanding of audit theory, planning, testing, and reporting concepts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of process evaluation and review.
• Strong analytical, systemic and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in teams or effectively work independently.
• Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.).
• Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.
• Project management experience or skills a plus.
• Prior experience working in the utility industry a plus.

Required Certification/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years previous audit experience required.
• Analyzing and documenting people and processes at the business unit and functional level.
• Working in a team-based environment.