Balfour Beatty US · 8 hours ago
Vice President, US Head of Internal Audit
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expBalfour Beatty is seeking a Vice President, US Head of Internal Audit to join our team in Dallas, TX. The Vice President leads the audit team in Balfour Beatty’s US businesses and has day to day responsibility for the delivery, design and implementation of the US internal audit program.
Construction
Responsibilities
Direct the US activities of the Internal Audit function
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
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Direct the planning and performance of all audits of the Company’s US based activities, including the issuance of objective audit reports
Direct the performance of special assignments, investigations, and other special projects requested by the Company’s leadership
Manage, recruit, and develop (train) professional audit staff with the knowledge, skills, and experience to achieve effective operational and financial auditing
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
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
Ability to identify and review financial risks within the Company
Evaluate the degree of coordination required between the business and internal audit
Strong critical thinking, communication and technology skills
Experience with financial and accounting applications, financial and operational controls, and with US GAAP and IFRS and COSO framework requirements
Experience of producing well written, succinct internal audit reports and other ad-hoc reporting to senior management
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with 10+ years' audit experience in public or private industry
Active leadership of an audit function: scheduling, planning, budgeting, staffing, execution and reporting
Demonstrated experience working within a multi-unit, geographically dispersed organization
Thorough knowledge of auditing procedures, enterprise risk management and internal control assessments
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Highly responsive and driven individual for a demanding work environment
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office products
Preferred
Construction industry experience
Certifications (CPA, CIA, CCA, etc.)
Familiarity with data analytics, and ERP systems (e.g., Alteryx, JD Edwards)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
401(k) with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Paid Volunteer time
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Company
Balfour Beatty US
Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Annette Ebright
Vice President, Ethics and Compliance
Justin Maletic
Vice President / Business Unit Leader
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