Senior Internal Auditor, Operational Risk and IT

American Water; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to assess risks and controls across functions, ensuring compliance and reliable financial reporting. You will work with Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance to share knowledge and strengthen controls.

Responsibilities include conducting risk-based audits, guiding audit teams, communicating findings, and proposing actionable improvements. Travel up to 5% within the United States may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum five years total business experience with at least three in audit/compliance/risk.
• Water/utility or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Public accounting or multi-subsidiary experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and controls following audit standards and AW IA procedures.
• Conduct risk-based audits/projects and lead audit teams with quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate observations and reduce risk.
• Independently propose recommendations supporting AW strategies and objectives.
• Build cross-functional relationships across functions during audits.
• Train junior team members to maintain productivity.
• Ensure organized, proactive, and cost-efficient communication of responsibilities.
• Serve as an internal AW IA representative within your area of expertise.

Skills

Process evaluation

Audit planning

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SOX knowledge

Office software

IT auditing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

AuditBoard

SAP

PowerPlan

Oracle

Alteryx

Excel

Job description

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow profession

Primary Role

Conduct audits and projects to assess AW’s risks and controls to ensure:

• compliance with laws and regulations,
• reliability of financial reporting,
• the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and
• the safeguarding of company assets.

This role will work closely with various AW teams in Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance, to identify risk andshare technical knowledge based on areas of expertise.

Key Accountabilities

• Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures.
• Conduct risk-based audits/projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. Thisincludes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit/project observationsand recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls.
• Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives.
• Establishes working relationships across functions throughout audits/projects. Manage competing interestsas needed.
• Train junior team members to ensure team productivity.
• Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, costeffective and professional.
• Serve as an internal representative for AW IA within your areas of expertise.

Knowledge/Skills

• Complete understanding of process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
• Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of ateam and/or independently.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks/controls assessment following anintegrated business controls framework.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excelfunctionalities.
• AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus.
• Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years overall business experience, of which a minimum of three (3) years within audit,compliance, and/or risk related fields is required.
• Water, utility or regulated industry experience is desired.
• Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice.

Certifications & Licenses

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other related audit,compliance, or risk designation preferred. Interest in pursuing and obtaining a relevant professional certification desired. Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus.
• Communication with and exposure to all areas within AW (Operations, Compliance, IT, Finance) and levels(front-line employees, senior leaders, Board)
• Risk, compliance, and controls awareness
• Leadership, stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing
• Problem solving and project management
• Analytical - use data to drive actionable insights