Senior Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls Leader

American Water; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, prescription, dental and vis…

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Learning opportunities

Job summary

American Water seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to assess risks and controls across the enterprise, ensuring regulatory compliance, reliable financial reporting, and efficient operations. You will collaborate with Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance to strengthen controls and share knowledge.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in audit/compliance/risk, with SOX awareness and up to 5% travel in the United States. Water utility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years overall business experience, with at least three (3) years in audit/compliance/risk.
• Water utility or regulated industry experience desired.
• Public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and controls following internal audit standards and AW IA procedures.
• Conduct risk-based audits/projects and lead audit teams, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate observations and recommendations to reduce risk and strengthen controls.
• Independently propose recommendations to support AW strategies and objectives.
• Build relationships across functions and train junior team members.
• Ensure communications are organized, efficient, proactive and professional.

Skills

Process evaluation

Audit planning

Communication

Analytical skills

SOX compliance

Microsoft Office

AuditBoard

SAP

PowerPlan

Oracle

Alteryx

IT auditing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

AuditBoard

SAP

PowerPlan

Oracle

Alteryx

Job description

American Water seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to assess risks and controls across the enterprise, ensuring regulatory compliance, reliable financial reporting, and efficient operations. You will collaborate with Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance to strengthen controls and share knowledge.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in audit/compliance/risk, with SOX awareness and up to 5% travel in the United States. Water utility experience is a plus.