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Principal Internal Controls & Compliance - Strategic Programs
American Water
Lead SOX internal controls and compliance for AW2030 program.
7d ago
$98,800 - $165,100
Entry-level
Internship
Camden, NJ
Hybrid
Company Size
6,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Environmental Services
Infrastructure Management
Water Resources Management
Sector Specialisms
Water Quality
Wastewater Service
Infrastructure
Water Treatment
Water Distribution
Water Testing and Analysis
Water Resources
Regulatory Compliance
Role
What you would be doing
control automation
sox testing
risk matrices
itgc design
audit liaison
erp cutover
- Track and report control deficiencies, develop remediation plans, and ensure timely resolution.
- Guide AW2030 team members to maintain consistency with controls related design thinking
- Leads and provides expertise on the transformation of manual processes into automated controls to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Ensure business owners maintain audit-ready documentation and evidence of control execution.
- Partner with relevant business owners, IT governance and third-party consultants to develop an updated Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts for key business cycles
- Ensure controls requirements and alignment between business processes, value stream outcomes, and enterprise objectives.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external/internal auditors for SOX testing and to resolve and manage potential control issues
- Participate in technology and solution architecture discussions to ensure controls requirements are confirmed and aligned.
- Collaborate with IT teams to design and validate ITGCs, including access management, change management, system interfaces, and data integrity controls
- Validate and govern key controls design, documentation, and implementation
- Ensure governance, risk and compliance requirements are addressed early in the system implementation lifecycle, including controls around data migration, system access, and automated workflows.
- Develop strong relationships with business and IT process owners and act as a subject matter expert in the design and implementation of controls
- Directs the end-to-end design of internal controls (business and IT) across key enterprise systems and initiatives.
- Oversee the implementation of controls around ERP system cutover, data reconciliation, and post-go-live monitoring
- Supervised financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements.
- Partner with value stream leaders, Subject Matter Advisors (SMAs) and third-party firms to align on controls and compliance requirements throughout the different phases of the project.
- Lead control assessments for new system capabilities and ensure alignment with financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and manage clear communication protocols with the Controller’s Department and IT Governance teams on project status and issue resolution.
- Participate in special projects and initiatives upon management request, including those that would optimize the effectiveness of existing business applications, technologies and systems and build efficiencies/improvements into current business processes
- Collaborate with Business and IT SOX control owners to ensure appropriate control training has been completed
- Lead walkthroughs, re-performance testing, and inquiries to assess control effectiveness.
- Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in alignment with the COSO framework and compliance with SOX.
- Full, end-to-end ownership of assignments including, proactively engaging appropriate members to jointly resolve issues and communicate results
What you bring
sap
cpa
u.s. gaap
sox
public accounting
12+ years
- -12+ years of relevant accounting or auditing experience required.
- Prior experience working with SAP S/4 HANA a plus
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Prior experience working in the utility industry and knowledge of plant/regulatory accounting a plus.
- Prior public accounting and/or internal audit experience a strong preference.
- CPA preferred; CIA or CISA a plus
- Technical accounting skills and knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC Reporting and regulatory practices
- Strong written and oral communication skills with proven ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, management and external professionals (i.e. auditors)
- Strong knowledge of auditing, internal controls, risk assessment and SOX related activities
- Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making
- This role for the AW2030 Program will be full time, and you will be committed to this program for a minimum of one year. We are invested in your development and supporting your career with American Water.
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Company
Overview
Since 1886
Year Established
The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.
14M+ People
Serve Millions Daily
The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.
24 States
National Presence
The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.
130+ Years
Legacy of Excellence
With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.
- Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
- Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
- Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
- Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
- A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.
- Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
- Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
- One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
- Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
- High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.
75% reduction
Injury Rate Improvement
The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.
20 billion kWh
Solar Energy Generation
Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.
6.4 billion gallons
Water Saved
Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.
≤1%
Affordable Water Bills
Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.
- Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
- Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
- Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
- Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
- Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
- Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
- In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.
#11 Ranking
Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.
4 Years
Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.
2022 Pay Equity
Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.
Four Consecutive Years
Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.
- Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
- Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
- Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
- Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
- Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.
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