Staff IT Auditor

The Opportunity

• Staff IT Auditor at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company
• Build upon our efforts to drive the effectiveness of IT and Business Process controls
• Work within a small group providing experience across various topics regularly
• Gain knowledge and exposure to all IT functions and career paths
• Hybrid opportunity with 2-3 days per week in the office
• Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, as the Staff IT Auditor your mission will be to conduct IT focused audits, reviews and/or consulting projects that support finance, operations, and compliance.

Key activities include:

• Assist with administering the company’s IT SOX program, including annual risk assessment, walkthroughs, test of design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, milestone reporting, deficiency evaluation and remediation testing, coordination with external auditors
• Identify and assess risks to business functions and processes in support of an effective internal control environment, adherence to company policies and procedures or other regulatory requirements
• Prepare risk-based IT audit programs, execute audit procedures with well supported work papers, compose summary memos
• Conduct interviews, review supporting documents, administer other data gathering techniques to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of assigned audit areas
• Analyze the root cause of audit issues, develop practical recommendations, and appropriately document and communicate to stakeholders
• Prepare draft audit reports that effectively communicate the nature, findings, and recommendations of the audit
• Respond to inquiries from management, key internal stakeholders, and external auditors, as applicable
• Conduct audit procedures within budget and project guidelines
• Participate in subject matter specialist teams and perform consulting activities
• Other duties, as assigned

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position, additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

The Requirements

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related business field required
• Minimum three years work experience required
• Minimum one year related work experience in IT audit (Internal or External Audit), IT Risk/Compliance, or IT Security required
• Professional certification(s) or related licensure preferred (CISA, CIA, CPA, CISSP, CRISC or other IT Security/Risk certification)
• An understanding of IT related control frameworks, such as NIST, COBIT, or ISO. General knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control framework, SOX Section 404, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to collaborate with professionals from various business functions to help plan the audit scope, identify and analyze technology risks, develop work program timelines, conduct interviews, observe the operation of technology processes and controls, document and analyze procedures and controls, perform audit tests, document audit workpapers, develop audit recommendations, review identified issues with appropriate management, and prepare audit report findings
• Perform and utilize data analytics tools and techniques to efficiently execute audits
• Motivated to work independently and complete responsibilities with little supervision yet work well and promote a team-oriented culture
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments, meet critical deadlines, and work under pressure
• Ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time to domestic field locations
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office applications

In addition to your skills and experience, success will require the following core competencies and characteristics:

• Natural curiosity and ability to probe into the depths of processes to identify control and audit matters
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and the ability to communicate with all levels of clients, verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider/develop alternative solutions - "think outside of the box.
• Recognize potential project obstacles that could impair audit deadlines within assigned areas of responsibilities
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters

More Good Reasons to work for Par: 

Unique culture

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space that operates in logistically complex markets. And there's certainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific people. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals that love to win. If that describes you, you'll fit right in.

Location, location, location

Because Par Pacific is located in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The office where you will work is in CityCentre on the west side of Houston near I-10 and the Sam Houston Tollway.  It's a vibrant area of the city with plenty of places for lunch or to wind down after work.

Opportunistic growth strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Excellent compensation and benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more. Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.  Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program. 

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado.  Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR". 

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 218 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 124,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems.

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and 33 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Par Pacific is an equal opportunity employer

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.