Senior Manager of Internal Audit, Temp

3 weeks ago

San Francisco, United States Pattern Energy Group Full time

Overview:

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose

Pattern Energy is looking for a Senior of Internal Audit to support the Director of Internal Audit in identifying risk and managing audits over Patterns fast-growing business.

Key Accountabilities

  • Execution of a flexible, risk-based annual audit plan, and maintenance of the current audit universe.
  • Responsible for executing the enterprise risk assessments, applying critical thinking and analysis, and assisting in communicating risks to internal stakeholders globally.
  • Provides guidance on issues and trends, formulates recommendations and solutions to support conclusions, and provides practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements (all related to complex topics). Reviews and provides feedback to findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams. Reviews and approves management action plans for remediation and monitors remediation progress and timeliness.
  • Performs evaluation of new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities.
  • Develops productive business partner relationships and proactively interacts with key management personnel at all levels to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business process improvements.
  • Assists in developing and executing department-wide trainings on topics of need.
  • Seamlessly liaises with external auditor leadership (i.e. partners, senior managers, etc.) in connection with process and controls discussions.
  • Invests in understanding Patterns business and the renewable energy industry to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise.
  • Provides approval and guidance over ad-hoc programs and initiatives to provide advisory insights.
  • Provides structure and tools for materiality/scoping over internal controls.
  • Responsible for ensuring audits are performed within budget.


Qualifications:

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

Education

  • A BS / BA degree in accounting, finance or related field required

Certifications

  • CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE required

Experience

  • The ideal candidate must be a proven leader, an exemplary project manager, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical audit tools, assessing strategic, financial, regulatory, operational, compliance and IT risks, preferably in the renewable energy industry
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 10-15 years experience in internal / external audit and / or consulting
  • Preferably comes from multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4
  • Experience in auditing at a global company with international locations is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of professional standards (U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SOX 404, COSO, AS5 and the Professional Practices Framework of the IIA)
  • Strong understanding of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management principles
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management, including report positioning and clarity.
  • Ability to discuss complex issues with any level of management and influence perspectives
  • Renewable energy industry experience is preferred
  • Energy Trading experience is preferred
  • NERC/FERC auditing experience is preferred

Skills & Ability:

  • Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to understand business processes to identify control deficiencies, process issues, and business problems and recommend potential solutions
  • Maintain a current knowledge base of audit industry practices to ensure best practices are always considered
  • Ensure all assigned audit duties in manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Proficiency in using audit software, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications
  • Excellent organizational skills and understanding of methods for streamlining and automating repetitive functions
  • Initiative in pursuing appropriate, timely and effective solutions to complex issues
  • Ability to respond to time sensitive issues with quick turnaround

The expected starting hourly rate for this role is $60.00 - $75.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-AT1 #LI-Hybrid

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