Job Description
Position Summary
Primarily participates as a project team member/lead on assigned Internal Audits and special reviews. During the department's busy season testing of assigned SOX controls. Leads business process control reviews to assess design; tests and determines the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls; and assists in the evaluation of deficiencies. Position may require approximately 10% travel.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Primary Internal Audit Responsibilities
• Performs testing to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for assigned Internal Audit projects.
• Conducts walk-through meetings with business unit contacts and assesses the design of internal controls for assigned internal audits, gathers and organizes background and other information to properly plan the audit and any special reviews.
• Actively participates and leads key meetings including kickoff, closing, and other client meetings; presenting observations and conclusions relevant to work performed.
• Prepares the risk assessment matrix to clearly and concisely document the business objectives, key risks and management controls. Develops appropriate plans to test the key controls.
• Develops, presents and works with business units to implement value-added recommendations to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud and improve operating processes.
• Consults on changes to policies and procedures, identifies exceptions to policies and procedures, recommends solutions and reports issues to supervisors and management.
• Conducts control reviews on new processes and procedures and participates as a team member on projects related to the improvement of the control environment.
• Prepares or contributes to weekly status reports for internal and external audiences on Internal Audit progress.
• Develops relationships with management personnel to build rapport and serves as a controls expert or consulting resource on control issues throughout the organization, including company initiatives or system implementations.
• Possible SOX Support Areas
• Performs testing to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for assigned SOX cycles.
• Independently works with control owners to understand identified issues and associated risks; works with Finance Controls team to confirm/clarify identified issues.
• Prepares deficiency memos for identified issues after confirmation with BU as well as Finance Controls team.
• Consults on the design of effective controls and/or implement value-added recommendations to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud and improve operating processes.
• Develops relationships with management personnel to build rapport and serves as a controls expert or consulting resource on control issues throughout the organization, including company initiatives or system implementations.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor's Degree degree in Accounting, Finance,, Business or a related discipline preferred
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3+ Years experience in public accounting, internal audit, corporate accounting or a related field required
Experience in conducting audits in operational areas pertinent to the industry (e.g., PHMSA / DOT Pipeline Safety) is considered an asset
• CPA, CIA, or CFE preferred.
• Energy or utility experience desired.
• Proven technical understanding and demonstrated command of accounting principles, audit techniques, risk management processes and procedures, information technology and automated system controls.
• Demonstrated ability to present ideas logically and concisely to diverse internal and external audiences at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts, persuade decision makers, motivate people, inspire teamwork and influence groups.
• Proven strong aptitude for problem solving and root cause analysis, including the demonstrated ability to conceptualize and analyze multiple scenarios in solving business problems.
• Proven strong project management and organizational skills complemented by a keen sense of personal responsibility and initiative. Demonstrated ability to write and present diverse ideas in a logical and concise manner.
• Demonstrated the ability work independently and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel etc.) able to understand the concepts of and efficiently use technology. Able to use electronic document management systems or audit work paper software.
We offer a competitive salary range of $94,000 to $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply
Why work at AltaGas?
AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.
We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.
To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL
For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.
U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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What We Do
We are a leading North American infrastructure company connecting customers and markets to affordable and reliable sources of energy.
Every day, we leverage the strength of our people and our assets to connect our customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers, to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, to markets around the world.
With a strong portfolio of assets in some of the fastest growing energy markets, including a prominent position in the Montney basin and Utilities in key U.S. jurisdictions, we are developing an integrated footprint capable of delivering sustained value to shareholders and customers for many years to come.
