• Under the direction of the VP, Audit Services, the Manager, Internal Audit is responsible for the following:

• Support execution of the Internal Audit strategy by aligning engagement scopes, resources, and methodologies with enterprise risk priorities and organizational objectives

• Develop and maintain audit client relationships that promote engagement, transparency, and value added outcomes

• Be the primary audit liaison with the applicable business unit/functional unit management to build rapport, remain informed of ongoing initiatives and issues, and proactively identify emerging risks and control considerations

• Develop and maintain audit networking relationships with external organizations, as required

• Adhere to approved Audit Services procedures and internal auditing standards including IIA Standards while continuously improving the efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit processes.

• Sponsor, oversee and / or lead advisory and consultative engagements that provide timely insights on process design, governance, and risk mitigation

• Manage departmental policies, procedures, and governance practices to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with professional standards

• Ensure that policies and procedures are thoroughly and consistently communicated throughout the organization

• Contribute to performance measurement and continuous improvement initiatives, including post engagement assessments, efficiency metrics, and incorporation of lessons learned

• Keep abreast of accounting, legal, and regulatory issues relating to a variety of areas, including information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources, and other areas associated with Company functions

• Support and drive the use of data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our audit methodology to promote innovation and efficiencies

• Identify issues, risks, and improvement opportunities, and collaborate with management to develop practical, value-added solutions

• Ensure Management Action Plans are monitored, validated, and closed in a timely manner

• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, internal controls and familiarity with the COSO framework

• Ability to prioritize tasks and change focus as new information becomes available and to work on multiple projects at the same time meeting deadlines

• Perform administrative and people-management responsibilities for assigned team members, including performance feedback, development planning, and workforce planning responsibilities along with budgeting for audit engagements, approving travel, expense reports, and leave requests

• Assist with department-wide administrative duties, as applicable or assigned, including quarterly updates to the Audit Committee

• Coordinate activities with external auditors, where applicable, to promote audit efficiency, reduce duplication of effort, and support reliance strategies

• Demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to independently lead complex initiatives

• Exercise discretion in the review and retention of records to ensure confidentiality of matters that come to attention

• Demonstrated experience leading audit project teams

• Perform other duties delegated by leadership or as assigned

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or MBA in Accounting, Finance or business related field required

• CPA, CIA or other relevant professional certification required

• Typically requires 8–10 years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, finance, compliance, or operational disciplines, including demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and managing teams

• Public accounting and/or utility industry experience is a plus

• SAP, IDEA, Tableau and TeamMate+ experience is a plus

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.