Internal Audit Manager
Montrose Environmental Group Inc.
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ABOUT YOU
Are you passionate about internal auditing and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Manager of Internal Audit.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and ensuring high quality financial reporting and appropriate internal controls over company assets. You will also be responsible for conducting investigations, operational reviews and other special reviews as directed by the VP of Internal Audit and assisting the company in implementing and streamlining internal controls and compliance systems as appropriate.
You'll need at least 8 years of experience with at least 5 years in either auditing and/or internal audit, preferably with public company experience. We have expanded into Canada, Australia and Europe (Sweden and Denmark) so multi-national experience, or the interest to gain that experience, is highly preferred.
This position reports directly to the VP of Internal Audit and will be based in Little Rock, AR or Irvine, CA (hybrid schedule).
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
- Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
- An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
- Hybrid working arrangements as needed
- Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $120,000 - $150,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
- Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
- A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
- Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
As a key member of the Internal Audit team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:
- Supporting the development and implementation of an annual audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology.
- Managing a professional audit staff with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications.
- Participating in annual and ongoing SOX scoping to identify changes to key material financial statement accounts, business processes, systems and manual or automated controls for the current fiscal year.
- Assisting in planning and execution of all phases of SOX compliance including risk assessment and planning discussions, documentation of process walkthroughs, identifying controls and key reports, testing, and reporting results, through close collaboration with business process owners and external auditors.
- Leading the process for internal controls reviews across the company. Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, and escalation to business partners and senior leadership.
- Assisting in the evaluation of new processes, policies, and systems to determine its impact on the SOX control environment and assist process owners in designing the control landscape based on identified risks
- Assisting in preparing reports for management, Audit Committee, and external auditors.
- Actively engaging with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings.
- Developing and conducting adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach, and methodology to business partners regularly to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control.
- Working collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
- Actively seeking standardization and automation opportunities, applying and implementing best practices for managing internal controls, and deploying innovative technology where possible to enhance and continuously improve the design and operating effectiveness of the controls, documentation, assessment, and review procedures.
- Applying good judgment and decision-making skills in helping management prioritize and determine significant risks.
- Developing on-going positive relationships with the management team.
- Providing advisory, investigative and/or other related services in areas such as risk mitigation, control design and process efficiency to assist management in meeting its objectives.
- Assisting with any ad hoc operational reviews and or process assessments.
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited university.
- 8+ years in a Finance or Accounting role with a minimum of five years in auditing and/or internal audit. CPA or CIA preferred.
- 2+ years of managerial experience, demonstrated ability to lead a team.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices.
- Familiarity with IT Security Frameworks (e.g., NIST) and ability to evaluate information security and associated risk exposures.
- Experience in auditing Finance systems and underlying data structure.
- Understand the principles and controls related to system implementations and impact to business processes.
- Strong understanding of operational and accounting processes.
- Ability and willingness to be hands on.
- Ability to deliver thoughtful, accurate and timely work product.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently, managing multiple responsibilities (i.e. self-starter, self-motivated).
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Must possess strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Possess confidence, good judgment, energy and personality to work in a dynamic, multi-business unit environment across all levels of management and across business units and functions.
- Develop relationships with employees at all levels of the organization to influence and foster a risk and control mindset.
- Proficiency in MS Office
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are going to be blunt - the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will also get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and our service providers. So, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.
Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
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