Berkeley Lab · 7 hours ago
Chief Audit Executive
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $315K/yr
10+ years expLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to join our world-renowned research institution to provide strategic oversight of the internal audit function. The Chief Audit Executive serves as a trusted advisor, managing the Internal Audit Services department and ensuring compliance with relevant requirements and regulations while enhancing governance and operational effectiveness.
Research
Hiring Manager
Jackie Oberly
Responsibilities
Develop and execute an internal audit strategy that assesses the Laboratory’s key areas of risk, evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls, and considers effective audits of costs incurred in the performance of Berkeley Lab’s UC-DOE Prime Contract
Oversee the execution of internal financial, operational, and information systems audits, in accordance with the requirements of the UC Audit Charter, Berkeley Lab’s UC-DOE Prime Contract and existing internal audit professional standards
Advise Laboratory leadership on emerging risks, adequacy of internal controls, the focus of internal and external audit plans, and other assurance activities
Prepare and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual internal audit plan approved by the Laboratory Director, UC Office of the President, and Berkeley Lab’s DOE site office
Prepare and deliver regular reports to the Contract Assurance Council that identify emerging organizational risks potentially subject to audit and adequacy of the Laboratory’s internal controls
Serve as liaison among Berkeley Lab management, UC’s Office of National Laboratories, Berkeley Lab’s DOE site office, and other agencies authorized to audit the Laboratory (primarily the DOE Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability Office)
Provide leadership to motivate and assure a high-performing internal audit organization through effective recruitment, development, performance management, retention, and succession planning; lead by example to model and implement the principles of stewardship to create a working environment where all employees are supported to be successful
Coordinate and conduct investigations, system reviews, and compliance reviews, as required. Serve as a designated member of the Lab’s Investigation Working group, to ensure appropriate response to Whistleblower complaints, collaborate and promote best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a business discipline and 10+ years of experience in broad aspects of financial, operational, and information systems, along with all organizational disciplines. This experience should include internal and/or external auditing in an accounting firm, National Laboratory or similar complex, highly-regulated environment
Experience in effective people management, with the ability to set and sustain high performance standards and focus on employee development and team building
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across the organization and engage diverse stakeholders for effective audit issue resolution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present complex audit information clearly to all levels, including senior leadership
Proven proficiency in aligning internal audit activities with strategic organizational objectives in a complex, research-driven environment
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to evolving priorities, and organizational change
Strong emphasis on overall risk management, including the identification, evaluation, and mitigation of potential risks across the Laboratory operations
Strong familiarity with indirect rates and cost pool allocations, key federal government compliance areas and requirements (Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards)
Strong commitment to ethical standards and maintaining integrity, confidentiality, and objectivity in all audit processes
Ability to model Berkeley Lab's Stewardship Values: Team Science, Trust, Respect, Service, and Innovation
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) and/or additional professional certifications (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Working knowledge of DOE, its programs and organizations, the federal government and/or National Laboratory environment
Broad experience in Laboratory mission and operations activities and in reconciling technical programmatic and operational requirements
Strong familiarity with audit analytic tools such as ACL
Strong familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations, including OMB Circular A-123
Company
Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab is a national laboratory that creates advanced new tools for scientific discovery.
1001-5000 employees
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