GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for planning and performing internal audits designed to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, policies and procedures, and operational controls related to the company's construction projects and SOX program.

ESSENTIAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Plan and perform financial, operational and compliance audits to assist with the completion of the annual audit plan.
2. Develop test plans as necessary to accomplish efficient, effective audits that meet audit objectives.
3. Prepare workpapers in accordance with applicable professional standards to support conclusions and to facilitate supervisory review.
4. Perform assigned audit steps to complete audits in a timely manner.
5. Identify the root causes of control failures and recommend corrective actions so controls will operate effectively and as intended.
6. Provide oral and written reports clearly summarizing the scope of work performed and the related findings to ensure management understands the issues identified and employs the appropriate action plans to remediate.
7. Lead or direct the work of other auditors to ensure adequate supervision in accordance with professional auditing standards and to ensure timely completion of audit assignments.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance required
• CPA or CIA certification a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, consulting finance/accounting or project controls is required

• Experience in the Engineering & Construction industry highly preferred, whether within internal audit, engineering, project controls, or operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply the principles, theories, techniques, and practices of professional auditing and apply knowledge of operations and procedures to activities being audited

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards, along with basic trends and developments in the auditing profession

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Sound judgment and strong analytical skills

• Ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure

• Strong consultative and communication skills (written & oral) and ability to effectively disseminate information to all levels within the organization

• Team player who can operate effectively within a matrix management environment

• Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct
• Valid driver's license
• Moderate travel required, approximately 25% during the year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.