Internal Audit Manager

Par Pacific; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Pacific seeks an Internal Audit Manager to strengthen our internal controls across multi-state operations, including TX, WA, MT, and HI. This role is hybrid with 4 days/week in the office and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

You will lead audit plans, coordinate with cross-functional teams, support the SOX program, and drive process improvements while traveling up to 20% for field audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• CIA, CPA, CMA or CA certification required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing audit plans to assess internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Completing assigned engagements within the audit plan deadlines.
• Leading investigations of suspected fraud or misconduct.
• Preparing clear audit reports communicating findings and recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

AI-powered tools

SOX tools (Workiva/Optro)

SAP experience

Travel readiness

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Advanced degree preferred

CIA / CPA / CMA / CA certification

Tools

Workiva

Optro

AuditBoard

SAP

Job description

Internal Audit Manager

The Opportunity

• Internal Audit Manager at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company

• You will play a key role in assurance of Par's control environment to theAuditCommittee.

• You will get exposure to several different regions and their associated products and processes.

• You will gain extensive exposure to all departments and processes within Par, including Treasury, Tax, Finance, Commercial, and Retail. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to experience our multi-state operations spanning from Texas and Wyoming to Montana, Washington, and Hawaii.

• You will have the opportunity to join our dynamic team at a rapidly expanding company that is flourishing through both organic growth and strategic acquisition. As a member, you will play a pivotal role in overcoming challenges and shaping the future of Par.

• Hybrid opportunity with4days per week in the office

• We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Key activities include:

• Developing and executing audit plans that assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, recommending the addition of new, removal of antiquated or the modification of controls.

• Completing assigned audit engagements by the defined deadline that fall within the audit plan.

• Leading the investigations of suspected fraud or misconduct within the Company.

• Preparing clear and concise audit reports that effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Supporting the execution of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, including but not limited to maintaining the controls documentation repository, coordinating with, and responding to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders, testing controls, reviewing workpapers, evaluating identified testing exceptions and deficiencies, and reporting status/milestone achievements.

• Supportingsystem implementations, process changes and otherbusiness initiatives by assessingcontrol implications and recommending appropriate solutions.

• Assisting with administering the company's annual Enterprise Risk AssessmentandFraud Risk Assessment

• Applyingthe methodologies and procedures advocated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

• Staying abreast of industry trends,auditbest practices and regulatory changes

• Creating an environment of cooperation with company management that integrates risk awareness and promotes effective internal controls as a part of their processes

• Recommending and implementing continuous improvement to better execute audit procedures

• Assistingwith special projects as assigned by management

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Additional qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution in Accounting, Finance or Businessis required

• Advanced degreepreferred

• One or more of the following professional certifications is required: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Chartered Accountant (CA)

• Minimum 5 years of relevant business experience with a publicly traded corporation or public accounting firm in areas of internal control and/or internal audit or equivalent required

• Experience leading a team of employees including reviewing their work, providing feedback, answering questions, etc.is required.

• Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of industry terminology; understanding of industry contract language required

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word, including complex/compound spreadsheets

• Experience in leveraging AI-powered tools to increase audit process efficiency, strengthen internal controls, or support other process improvementinitiatives

• Experience usingSOX tools, such as Workiva orOptro(formerlyAuditBoard)

• SAP experiencepreferred

• A sense of urgency and a result-oriented mentality required

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to travel up to 20 percent of the time to domestic field locations, including Hawaii, Washington, Montana, and Wyoming

• Fluent in English, both oral and written required