Senior Lead Auditor

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
 

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This position is with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

The Sr. Lead Auditor conducts financial, operational, or compliance audits, as well as performing SOX-related work.  FirstEnergy’s Internal Audit department seeks to grow its organization in order to effectively provide assurance and advisory services to the business so it can meet its objectives.  

The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based the company's service territory. 

Candidates within the FE service territory desiring a fully remote work option will be considered; however, it is preferred the candidates are within driving distance of one of the two main reporting locations, the Corporate Office in Akron, OH or in Greensburg, PA for team meetings and collaboration, as needed. 

Other locations within the FE service territory (OH, PA, W VA, NJ, MD) will also be considered.

This option is not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon or Washington at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Planning, executing, and reporting on financial, operational, and compliance audits related to accuracy of records, reliability of reporting, safeguarding of assets, support for external auditors, compliance with certain rules and regulations, compliance with internal policies, and audits in other areas as assigned, etc., to ensure completion of the annual Audit Plan.
• Executing design and operational effectiveness testing for SOX processes.
• Reviewing risks and supporting internal controls in accordance with internal auditing standards to provide assurance around compliance with laws and regulations and the integrity of the financial statements.
• Providing consulting services to business management on risk identification, and the effectiveness of the design of process and controls.
• Identifying internal control gaps in processes, controls or systems, and consulting with business management on appropriate remedial action.
• Coordinating with external auditors to complete process walkthroughs, preparing audit population, selecting appropriate samples, and performing control testing.
• Employing effective decision making in resolving issues and reaching satisfactory conclusions in a professional manner.
• Presenting and communicating project status and issues to Audit and Business Management.
• Identifying problems and assisting with problem resolution
• Leading meetings and ensuring appropriate follow-up action is taken.
• Understanding and documenting business processes independently
• Actively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignments with a forward-thinking mindset
• Providing a high level of customer service, continuous support, and opportunities for proactive involvement of leadership and peers
• Maintaining a safe, compliant and ethical workplace
• Benchmarking best practices
• Managing projects to be on time and within scope
• Managing multiple commitments / tasks
• Focusing on teamwork by providing feedback, education, and encouragement to others

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum 7 years relevant work experience is required (for an Auditor IV).  Relevant work experience includes internal auditing, external auditing, or experience in finance (e.g., financial reporting, accounting, tax) or operational and regulatory compliance experience.
• Professional certification required (including, but not limited to, CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA).
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Demonstrate growth in use of research techniques.
• Exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• In-depth understan