Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description:

At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace. 

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the daily oversight and management of staff and any third-party resources during the execution of compliance or operational audits/reviews set forth by the department or requested by the Board and/or Audit Committee and the execution of the Companies SOX 404 Business Control reliance testing. The Internal Audit Senior also assists department leadership in the strategic development of audit frameworks, departmental practices, and future initiatives.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success

Set forth below is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities (or "essential functions") of this position.

• Performs advanced, specialized and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines. Responsible for managing compliance and operational audits or reviews; performing critical project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing, and reporting of the work of audit teams; and providing expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements and information technology skills.

• Responsible for the supervision of daily activity and work of staff auditors.

• Works closely with the Director of Internal Audit, and Audit Manager in the development and execution of the SOX 404 compliance processes for the department, including the SOX risk assessment, process documentation, control design, and operating effectiveness testing for Business Process Controls (BP) and/or IT General Controls (ITGCs) along with necessary testing for Key Reports (KRs), Automated Controls (ACs), and SOC Report reviews.

• Reviews work papers, drafts audit reports and related documentation, and correspondence in accordance with Department standards.

• Coordinates with, and provides guidance and insights to, independent registered public accountants with SOX and other audit-related activities, as applicable.

• Develops and maintains productive staff, stakeholder, customer, and third-party relationships.

• Teaches, trains, and coaches staff level associates.

• Uses project management tools (i.e., Audit Board and Ops Audit).

• Assists with preparing the annual risk assessment and audit plan.

• Leads 2-4 individual internal audit assignments per year, which may involve managing internal staff and/or staff from a third-party organization.

• Assists in the undertaking of comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to each assignment to ensure that the engagement identifies potential business risks.

• Assists in the assessment and communication of audit results, translating findings into level of risk and drives remediation of key issues in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates the highest ethical standards and is exemplary of Basic Principles.

Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed.  Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting or Information Technology from a four-year college or university and two to four years of accounting experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of external audit experience; or Internal Audit/SOX compliance experience.

• Experience in leading external/internal audits or SOX 404 audit procedures is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of internal auditing and SOX standards, practices, and principles.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and/or information systems best practices.

• Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and presentation skills.

• Self-directed and comfortable leading multiple audits/review/projects while managing multiple teams.

• Highly adaptable to changes in priority and capable of articulating the need or rationale for such changes.

• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to adapt to a multitude of personalities.

• Cable Multiple Service Operator (MSO) industry experience is preferred.

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