Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Bellevue

Job Category: Finance / Accounting - Internal Audit

Exp 2-5 years

Deg Bachelors

Relo

Bonus

Job Description

We are looking for a savvy Senior Internal Auditor, preferably with experience working for a Big 4 firm, to join our team to plan and conduct operational, financial and compliance audits within Puget Sound Energy. The individual joining our team will perform audits and consulting engagements with a great deal of autonomy working within the department’s engagement framework and under the Institute of Internal Auditor’s international professional practice standards. The successful candidate will be someone looking to grow and develop in their career and assist the organization in implementing best business practices while encouraging innovation and dedication to customer service and safety.

PSE is a forward looking and responsible energy utility with 136 years of history serving the Puget Sound region. We focus on providing safe, reliable low-cost energy service to more than 1 million electric and 750,000 natural gas customers. We are a national leader in wind power and the second-largest utility owner of wind energy facilities in the United States. The company’s revenue is in excess of $3 billion with assets of nearly $9 billion. We employ nearly 3,000 individuals and cover a service area population of approximately 4 million.

This position is an excellent opportunity to play an integral role within PSE to help us better serve the environment, our customers and the communities in which they live. PSE provides an environment where all employees are valued, respected and provided with the opportunity to achieve maximum performance while maintaining work/life balance. We offer a comprehensive pay package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based incentive bonuses, comprehensive cafeteria-style benefits, 401(K), a company paid retirement pension plan and an employee assistance and a robust wellness program. We also provide free parking at our Bellevue Corporate facility and have a free fitness center. Gain the energy to do great things through a career with Puget Sound Energy!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance or field related to the type of audits performed.

• 3 years prior substantial audit experience, or specialized subject matter expertise.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, PC skills, team building skills and the ability to work independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is desired.

• Significant knowledge of company accounting systems, operations, policies and procedures.

• Experience in utility operations.

• Experience with Internal Audit tool sets – GRC modules, data mining and data analytics.

• Experience working in highly regulated environment

• Solid report writing and presentation skills.

• Hold a professional certificate (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP, PE)

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate would have a mix of public accounting and private industry experience. A mix of SOX testing and internal audit (business process/operational) experience would be ideal. We also like to see certifications such as CIA and CPA. It is important for someone in this position to be outgoing, objective, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to accept feedback, and comfortable talking in front of large groups of people.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WORKED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMPANY(IES):

Big 4 Experience/Utility Experience

WHY WE'RE A GREAT COMPANY

We have a relatively new department, very motivated self-starters. We’re looking for individuals who want to be part of building the department and defining leading practices within SOX and IA

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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