Job Description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve. 

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. 

Job Summary: 

Responsible for management and execution of audit plan projects, various roles in Sarbanes Oxley compliance program and development of audit staff. Under direction of the VP, provide independent and objective opinions on the overall effectiveness and efficiency of NRG’s internal controls in mitigating business risks to achievement of NRG’s strategy and performance objectives. Working manager role, which requires direct and active engagement in audit activities. Provide additional assurance services as requested by the VP under direction of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and Executive Management.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage the effective and timely execution of Internal Audit projects and Sarbanes Oxley compliance as assigned / allocated from the NRG Internal Audit Plan.
• Oversight and effective management of audit objectives, schedules, creation of audit programs, execution of fieldwork and reporting.
• Oversight and management of Sarbanes Oxley compliance in collaboration with other members of Internal Audit management.
• Ensure staff is effectively trained and assigned to projects based on audit skills and/or expertise. Provide of oversight and review of auditors’ work products.
• Manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines / budget.
• Ensure adequate completion, review and sign-off of audit work papers and memoranda, documenting audit tests and observations to effectively support the audit conclusions.
• Responsible for the completion of clear, concise audit reports that are fully supported by complete and accurate audit work papers and data.
• Communicate audit results to Internal Audit VP, Management, and Audit Committee as applicable.
• Assist Internal Audit VP in development of the annual audit plan and facilitation of the NRG Risk Assessment process.
• Manage, supervise, and develop audit staff to increase competency, while fulfilling Internal Audit requirements to the organization. Promote NRG collaborative culture.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of IIA professional auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and best practice audit procedures and techniques.
• Coordinate with external auditors as applicable.
• Professional interaction with all levels of management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Work collaboratively with representatives across the organization and peers within the department.
• Maintain high degree of ethics, strong business judgment, and ability to operate within NRG’s published core values.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Open office environment.
• Some overtime required as special projects arise and near quarterly close periods.
• Minimal travel but may require periodic travel up to 20%.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting or Finance.
• Seven plus years of combined Public Accounting and Internal Audit experience.
• Four plus years of proven leadership / supervisory experience.
• Certification(s) relative to the practice of Internal Audit required, e.g., CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA.
• Extensive working knowledge of internal control requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, audit practices, accounting processes and application of data analytics.
• Excellent analytical abilities. Extensive and proven experience in using data analytics in audit project planning, test work and reporting.
• Excellent report writing and proofing skills to ensure quality deliverables prior to presenting for VP or Management review.
• Excellent interpersonal a