American Water

Senior Internal Auditor

LocationCamden, NJ
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Requisition ID:

106986

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

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.

We are

Beautifully Different

. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .

Why Internal Audit and American Water Internal Audit

Internal audit gives you an opportunity to learn about the business and to make connections with senior leaders throughout American Water (AW). AW Internal Audit (IA) is an independent function that reports 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 support the company’s strategy of operational, capital, and regulatory execution.

Our leadership team cares about your career and development, and we support a good work-life balance. The experience and development you gain in internal audit will provide you with a successful career in audit and/or allow you to pursue opportunities in other areas of 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.

Important Information

This position may be eligible for annual incentive pay and contracted increases as determined by the collective bargaining agreement, and you will have the opportunity for continued salary growth. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan,

Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Posted range is $68,640-114,660.00
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.
In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!
American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

Lead and conduct complex audits and projects to assess AW’s risks and controls to ensure:

Compliance with laws and regulations,

Reliability of financial reporting
The effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and the safeguarding of company assets.
This role will work closely with various AW teams in Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance, to identify risk and share technical knowledge based on areas of expertise.


Development Opportunities

Communication skills and exposure to all areas (Operations, Compliance, IT, Finance) and levels (front-line employees, executive leadership team, Board) at AW
Risk, compliance, and controls awareness
Leadership, stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing
Problem solving, organization, and project management
Analytical - use data to drive actionable insights


Key Accountabilities

Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures.
Lead risk-based audits/projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. This includes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.
Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit/project observations and recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls.
Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives.
Build rapport across diverse teams, including AW stakeholders and external vendors throughout audits/projects. Manage competing interests as needed.
Train / develop junior team members to ensure team productivity.
Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional.
Serve as an internal or external representative for AW and/or AW IA within your areas of expertise.
Assist in the development of a pipeline of talent.


Knowledge/Skills

In-depth expertise in process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of a team and/or independently.
Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks/controls assessment following an integrated business controls framework.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)
AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus.
Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus.


Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum of seven (7) years overall business experience, of which a minimum of five (5) years within audit, compliance, and/or risk related fields is required.
Water utility industry experience is desired.
Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.


Travel Requirements

Up to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice.


Certifications & Licenses

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other related audit, compliance, or risk designation preferred.
Interest in pursuing and obtaining a relevant professional certification desired.
Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus.


Work Environment

Hybrid, in Camden, NJ office 3 days a week

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

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.

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