Senior Manager - Internal Audit

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• CIA or CPA
• 7-9 years' experience in public accounting or internal audit, including 4-5 years of supervisory or projet mangement experience and relevant working experience in a controls related role (i.e., SOX Compliance programs, internal controls programs, internal audit, external audit, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices
• Extensive knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree (Finance, Accounting or other STEM related fields)
• Experience in ESG controls and governance
• Direct experience in the transportation field

Finance

 

The Finance department manages the company's budgets, forecasts and investments, and provides analysis of our financial performance and strategies.

 

Find your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward. 

 

Job overview and responsibilities

Manages our SOX, ESG, Finance, and Compliance Risk portfolios.  Develop, lead, execute and report on comprehensive, risk-based financial, compliance, and operational audits, with a goal of maximizing company performance and control, and minimizing risk.  Prepare the annual risk assessment and audit plan development including resource budgeting and allocation for review by Managing Director Internal Audit and VP Internal Audit. Develop and promote a better understanding of the of policies and procedures within the department and the company. Serves on projects and committees to provide input to queries on internal controls and procedures. Manages staff performance.

• Sox Management\: 
  • Responsible for the scoping and planning of the SOX program for the Company
  • Execute on SOX deliverables by managing the SOX team, ensuring there are proper SOX RCMs, flowcharts, test plans and external auditor reliable testing work papers
  • Identify control design and operating gaps and provide recommendations for remediation. Work with the business control owners in remediation activities to ensure timeliness and testing
  • Proactively identify opportunities for audit process automation and efficiencies 
  • Provide inputs for Audit Committee SOX updates
  • Coordinate with IT leadership & GRC on the design, implementation and evaluation of IT general and automated system controls, configurations, and key reports
  • Assist in coordinating activities between the external auditors and our business partners in support of the annual SOX program
• ESG Controls Program Management
  • Partner with legal and other stakeholders to establish and maintain a governance structure for ESG and serve as a key member of a working group to address ESG reporting
  • Understand ESG processes and identify internal controls, establish policies and create documentation. Assist with projects to maintain the integrity of our SOX compliance program
• Audit Project Management - Financial and Compliance Risk Portfolio
  • Manage a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling and coordination with stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of the plan
  • Scope and execute risk-based audits, including communicating findings with clients in a clear and timely manner, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies 
  • Manages Corporate audit plan as well as the overall performance of audit procedures
• Staff Development
  • Hires, trains and manages professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships