Vice President, US Head of Internal Audit

Description

• Manage, recruit, and develop (train) professional audit staff with the knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve effective operational and financial auditing;
• Develop and lead a team of US based internal auditors, including supervision of activities, review of draft audit findings and reports and general performance management.
• Direct the performance of special assignments, investigations, and other special projects requested by the Company’s leadership;
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behaviour;
• Together with the Group Audit & Risk Director, and the UK Head of Internal Audit, report findings to Senior Management and the Balfour Beatty plc Audit & Risk Committee;
• Stay abreast of best practices, emerging risks, and technological advancements in the construction and audit fields. Drive process improvements and innovation within the audit function.
• Promotes a culture of integrity through communication and collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders;
• Promotes customer relations;
• Direct the US activities of the Internal Audit function;
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Evaluate the degree of coordination required between the business and internal audit.
• Together with the Group Audit & Risk Director, prepare and update a comprehensive risk-based audit plan, every six months, in coordination with the Business Leaders for evaluating and testing the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company assets, and comply with laws and regulations.
• Participates in and supports operations training programs and commits to the development of project staff and of self;
• Active leadership of an audit function: scheduling, planning, budgeting, staffing, execution and reporting;
• Direct the planning and performance of all audits of the Company’s US based activities, including the issuance of objective audit reports;

Requirements

• Travel to company offices and construction project sites is required. Domestic travel >50%, with some international travel required.
• Strong critical thinking, communication and technology skills.
• Work is completed in an office (Dallas based) and at-home setting; and
• Highly responsive and driven individual for a demanding work environment; and
• Construction industry experience;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office products.
• Experience of producing well written, succinct internal audit reports and other ad-hoc reporting to senior management
• Certifications (CPA, CIA, CCA, etc.); and
• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 10+ years’ audit experience in public or private industry;
• Demonstrated experience working within a multi-unit, geographically dispersed organization;
• Thorough knowledge of auditing procedures, enterprise risk management and internal control assessments;
• Experience with financial and accounting applications, financial and operational controls, and with US GAAP and IFRS and COSO framework requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• Familiarity with data analytics, and ERP systems (e.g., Alteryx, JD Edwards).
• Ability to identify and review financial risks within the Company.

Benefits

• Paid Volunteer time
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation Time
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Sick Time

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance