Dir, Internal Audit

Requisition ID: 107914

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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

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About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Short Description

Working in internal audit offers an opportunity to learn about the entire American Water (AW) business and to make connections with senior leaders throughout the company. AW Internal Audit (IA) is an independent function reporting directly to the Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors (Board). AW IA provides objective assurance and advisory services using a risk-based, collaborative approach to improve integrated risk management and to support the company’s strategy of operational, capital, and regulatory execution.

Our leadership team cares about your career and development, and we support work-life balance. The experience and development opportunities provided through internal audit have led to successful and fulfilling careers in audit and have also acted as a launchpad for a range of different roles across AW. We are looking for team members who are committed to ethical practices, excel in communication, think critically, and are enthusiastic about learning and knowledge sharing.

Responsible for working with the AW IA team and collaborating with business leadership to prepare and execute an integrated risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company's key operational activities and internal controls.

This role will work closely with various stakeholders to improve risk management and share knowledge on operational matters such as environmental management systems, water quality, treatment, engineering, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The Audit, Finance, and Risk Committee of the Board, and teams across AW including but not limited to Corporate Leadership, State Leadership, Operational Excellence, Safety, Environmental, Engineering, State Operations, Human Resources, IT and Legal. AW IA also partners with External audit and audit vendors.

One or more of water, wastewater, engineering, environmental certification(s) and /or licensure preferred.

The ideal candidate will be based in our Camden, NJ office following a hybrid schedule working 3 days a week. We will consider a remote work schedule with a requirement to work remotely within a state where AW operates.

Up to 10% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice.

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Decision Quality

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.