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Marathon Petroleum Corporation · 18 hours ago

Senior Financial Operations Auditor II

Findlay, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to fostering a collaborative team environment and is seeking a Senior Financial Operations Auditor II. This role is critical in executing and overseeing financial, operational, compliance, and special audits, ensuring alignment with international standards and the company's audit methodology.

EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Perform Staff and/or Lead Auditor functions for financial, operational, compliance, and special audits on MPC’s and MPLX’s business activities in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and enterprise methodology to identify risks and controls that may have an impact on the integrity of the control environment, integrity of financial information, or achievement of business objectives

Ensures alignment of audit activities with those of the external auditors, SOX 404 team, and various Company compliance functions/other assurance providers to ensure proper audit coverage, elimination of duplicate efforts, and the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities

Ensures a well-designed and appropriate audit program addressing and appropriately identifying key risks, ranking them, and articulating them in the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM); ensures the audit plan is appropriately scoped to include relevant risks/controls for testing

Leads opening and closing conferences with clients, to ensure audit focus and priority is understood and accepted by audit clients

Ensures audit staff assignments are equitably allocated based on career level and experience, for timely completion. Reviews planning documents (e.g., work programs, questionnaires, workpapers, etc.), completed by audit staff, for adherence to Plan objectives, completeness and accuracy

Coordinates and completes audit pre-planning and planning efforts prior to the assigned audit staff joining the engagement; facilitates a collaborative and team-based planning approach. Shares knowledge, leading practices and ideas to ensure the success of the project and development of staff. Conducts client interviews to enhance understanding of the business processes and controls being audited

Ensures the identified opportunities to leverage data analytics are in-line with audit scoping and testing procedures

Actively communicates control observations prior to the exit meeting in a professional manner with clients. Ensures the exit meeting document and the draft audit report are complete, accurate, and written in conformity with the “5-C” standards. Monitors and appropriately manages client expectations and works collaboratively with clients on identified issues for acceptable and feasible solutions. Leads post engagement issue follow up and resolution

Provides supervisory support to the assigned audit staff, delivering substantive coaching and development while maintaining a positive work environment. Addresses all questions from engagement team. Ensures review, evaluation, and delivery of personnel performance following each engagement in accordance with department guidelines and IIA standards

Ensures the audit remains on track for completion within the designated time frame and is executed in accordance with IIA and department standards and within budget; keeps audit client, audit lead, and the Audit Manager appropriately updated on the audit status. Communicates on an ongoing basis with department leadership on project status, issues resolution, and resource needs and responds accordingly to supervisor review and feedback

Staff's audits with assignments focused on large, complex, high-risk and greenfield audit scopes. Leads audit engagements as assigned. Staff's advisory reviews for new processes and systems design to provide an independent assessment or project management and control effectiveness as needed. Leads an engagement but may be asked to contribute as audit staff where resources are needed

Take on responsibilities as assigned by Management / Leadership team

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Audit experienceCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Energy industry experienceAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Audit, related field is required

Five (5) years of experience in audit, accounting or business-related roles, with at least 2 years of audit experience is required

Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to manage complex audits, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement in audit practices

Experience in executing and overseeing financial, operational, compliance, and special audits

Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

Experience in aligning audit activities with external auditors, SOX 404 teams, and other internal assurance functions

Ability to design and implement audit programs addressing key risks

Experience in leading opening and closing conferences with clients

Ability to review planning documents for adherence to objectives, completeness, and accuracy

Experience in conducting client interviews to enhance understanding of business processes and controls

Ability to communicate control observations professionally with clients

Experience in managing client expectations and working collaboratively on identified issues

Ability to provide supervisory support and coaching to audit staff

Experience in ensuring audits are completed within designated time frames and budgets

Ability to communicate ongoing project status and issues resolution with department leadership

Experience in staffing audits with assignments focused on large, complex, high-risk and greenfield audit scopes

Ability to take on responsibilities as assigned by Management / Leadership team

Preferred

Professional Certifications are preferred: Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other related industry certifications

Large company experience may be preferred

Energy experience is preferred

1-2 years of experience leading audits is preferred