Internal Auditor: Controls & Risk Improvement

CPS Energy; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

CPS Energy, a major public power utility in San Antonio, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and controls across diverse operations. The role focuses on evaluating processes, testing controls, and presenting findings to leadership.

The ideal candidate brings auditing expertise, strong communication, and a track record of collaborating with multiple departments to drive practical improvements while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, CMA, or PMP or related audit certification are preferred.
• Extensive experience in auditing, accounting, business or IT concepts.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously and communicate findings clearly.
• Proven ability to lead meetings and facilitate discussions at various organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and conducts internal audits.
• Identifies and evaluates control effectiveness in business operations and information systems.
• Designs tests of controls and develops audit scope with management input.
• Documents test results and prepares formal audit reports for leadership.
• Collaborates with across departments to address risks and implement improvements.
• Performs risk assessments and develops audit programs with minimal guidance.
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information appropriately.

Skills

Auditing knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or MBA, PhD in Accounting, Management, Information Systems, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Certifications: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, CMA, PMP, Scrum

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

CPS Energy, a major public power utility in San Antonio, seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen governance, risk management, and controls across diverse operations. The role focuses on evaluating processes, testing controls, and presenting findings to leadership.

The ideal candidate brings auditing expertise, strong communication, and a track record of collaborating with multiple departments to drive practical improvements while maintaining confidentiality and integrity.