NW Natural · 20 hours ago
Senior Operational/Financial Auditor
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $137K/yr
5+ years expNW Natural is committed to providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy. The Senior Operational/Financial Auditor will lead operational business process audits, assess key business processes, and deliver executive-level audit reports while supporting external audit assistance and SOX testing as needed.
Natural ResourcesOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate across the internal audit team and with internal business partners to gain an understanding of the business process, department, program or project to be audited
Perform an assessment to identify the key risks and areas of highest value when formulating the proposed scope and objectives of the business, department, program or project to be audited
Conduct external research, where applicable, to aid in the development of the proposed audit scope, objectives, and test work programs
Develop a detailed test work program outlining the auditing procedures to be applied in order to achieve the audit scope and objectives
Execute audit testing procedures which include performing interviews of auditees and subject matter experts, documenting detailed process walkthroughs, developing process flows, reviewing data, and performing analysis of data
Create audit workpaper documentation by thoroughly documenting your audit work with a great attention to detail and quality in a manner that provides strong audit evidence behind your conclusions and facilitates an efficient peer review
Discuss and validate potential audit findings (gaps, improvement needs) real-time with key stakeholders in a professional, productive and people-smart manner
Draft clear and concise audit reports which provide auditees, including executives and the board’s audit committee, with sound conclusions as to the results of the audit, including any actions to be taken as a result of your findings
Project manage your progress and scope of the audits you execute while achieving deadlines and within individual audit budgets
Communicate with key stakeholders throughout the audit on the status of the audit, preliminary findings, help needs, etc. while ensuring a transparent approach and “no surprises” result
Support the team and external auditors by owning and performing various deliverables in support of the year-end financial statement audit
Perform SOX business control testing during peak season and review completed SOX tests performed by others
Contribute to the team environment by performing other deliverables/responsibilities as assigned to support the department and execution of the overall audit plan
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or Accounting
Minimum 5 years auditing experience auditing a variety of non-routine operational business processes and performing SOX testing
Self-starter who is independently motivated and can self-manage with limited oversight
Proven ability to manage through ambiguity and solve problems
Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills including ability to multi-task and manage deadlines
Proven ability to document one's work in accordance with the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) global standards, including a well refined attention to detail
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to synthesize information and verbally communicate information clearly and concisely
Highly collaborative and flexible team player
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with public accounting experience preferred
Experience proposing audit scopes and developing test work programs for complex, non-standard areas that have never been previously reviewed
Experience with SAP, Data Analytics, and Audit Board a plus
Experience with Microsoft applications (PowerPoint, EXCEL, Word)
Benefits
Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution
Free access to an online wellness resources platform
Up to 23 Vacation Days
80 Hours of Sick Time
10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Flexible work arrangements
3 weeks paid parental leave
Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups
1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room
Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
Competitive 401K company contribution and match
15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement
Wellness incentive program
20% off natural gas service
Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center
TriMet Pass for all HQ employees
Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless
Company
NW Natural
NW Natural Provides natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
Brody Wilson
Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
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