Sr Internal Audit Specialist - Hybrid

We are looking for a Senior Auditor to join our Corporate Internal Audit group (hybrid role from Pittsburgh, PA) This job is responsible for conducting and leading complex activities associated with completing internal financial audits. This entails working as a lead to support the less experienced staff in execution of the audit program regarding various types of audit engagements, such as financial statement audits, internal control audits, and information technology general control audits. This individual must work under the applicable authoritative standards including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Standards, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In addition, the Senior will prepare audit plans and understand the specific issues to be evaluated and make recommendations to Audit Management. Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains client relationship at the Business Unit level, employing strong communication and persuasion skills to effectively partner with Business Units to vet issue details, discuss effective risk mitigation activities and follow up on mitigation activities through resolution.
• Leverage experience and judgment to execute complex tasks and demonstrate the ability and willingness to make difficult decisions. Ensure compliance with Internal Audit Protocols, Corporate Polices, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and SEC Reporting Guidelines. Assume an ownership role in the execution of the audit plan as approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Serves as lead for all aspects of an audit, including conducting management interviews, identifying key controls, developing the Audit plan, and successfully communicating expectations with the Business Unit. Demonstrates leadership by mentoring and coaching less experienced staff, reviewing work performed by other team members and providing valuable feedback.
• Maintains and maximizes Audit Quality through project ownership responsibility and complying with the Company's values while applying proper rigor to the audit process. This entails proactively reporting audit findings, potential modifications, and recommendations to Audit Management.
• Perform a detailed review of audit working papers and participate in the completion

Qualifications:

• CPA certification preferred, strong knowledge of internal control concepts and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience auditing publicly traded companies is preferred
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Sound project management skills as evidenced by management of multiple, simultaneous financial audits, or equivalent engagement/project experience
• Solid PC skills with demonstrated proficiency in office productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Experience with Databases ( PowerBI, Tableau or Essbase)
• Candidates must be US citizens due to nature of the government work.

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