Director of Internal Auditing

Fincantieri Marine Group has an opening for a Director of Internal Auditing in the Legal Department at our Green Bay, Wisconsin location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A., a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group has career opportunities at our three Wisconsin-based shipyards located in Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits with excellent premiums, and ample opportunities for advancement. And our large backlog provides the opportunity for long-term job security.

We are convinced that real change comes from the people who advocate it: people who are committed, dedicated and passionate about what they do to help create the Company's future, the future of the sea, and their own future. We welcome those who thrive in a fast paced environment and aspire to develop, grow, and leave their mark on our shipbuilding history dating back more than 230 years.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for examining the overall compliance and fiscal management flow of the company at all locations and at all levels, which includes the review of policies and procedures, financial records and reports, and company records to ensure they are accurate. The role of the Director of Internal Auditing is to gather relevant and objective information about the organization, independently and objectively evaluate the organization's operations to make improvements, and bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. This role will also require coordination with the Fincantieri S.p.A. global audit team based in Italy regarding strategic initiatives, focused audits, and global policies, procedures, directives, and controls that affect the U.S. entities. Traveling, domestic and international, will be required.

This is a leadership position with direct management of employees.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including compliance audits, risk management and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, schedule adherence, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Complete compliance audits to assess whether policies and procedures, and the implementation of them, comply with the relevant FAR and DFAR requirements in the relevant company's government contracts.
• Complete Operation Audits that cover a variety of areas including evaluating whether or not internal controls are sufficient and working as intended, operating procedures are being performed consistently and efficiently, and activities within the company are in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Complete Performance audits to evaluate the organization's actual performance as compared with the program and/or company's goals and objectives set by members of executive and senior leadership.
• Research and assess the company's risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts, using this information to guide what should be covered in audits.
• Investigate fraud and/or cases of non-compliance and communicate the findings and recommendations, preparing reports to highlight issues and problems and distribute to relevant team members.
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes, acting as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Objectively assess the company's IT and/or business processes, evaluate internal control, identify gaps, and make recommendations on how to improve and assure safeguards.
• Promote ethics and help identify improper conduct.
• Attend meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of business processes.
• Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, sometimes by delivering courses and training sessions.
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