Sr Internal Auditor

CMS Energy, Corp.; Jackson, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Up to 13 paid Holidays

Paid time off

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

CMS Energy is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to strengthen our internal controls framework and ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. You will execute risk-based audits, SOX testing, advisory projects, and continuous monitoring to support governance and risk management.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of auditing or accounting/control experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and professional certifications such as CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of auditing experience.
• Or Associate degree with 6+ years of auditing experience.
• Or High School Diploma with 8+ years of auditing experience.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment and monitor team workloads while meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Provide candid, meaningful feedback on work in a timely manner and keep leadership informed of progress.
• Use technical resources to research and expand knowledge to enhance work product and contribute to business development.
• Identify key risks and controls and optimize controls around business processes.
• Demonstrate application of internal control principles and business/technical knowledge.
• Lead and perform risk-based audits, SOX testing, advisory projects, and special reviews.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of business processes, financial reporting, and IT controls.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, emerging risks, and practical recommendations for management action.
• Assess deficiencies, support root cause analysis, and track remediation through resolution.
• Evaluate impacts of system implementations and process changes on the control environment.
• Use data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to improve audit quality and continuous monitoring capabilities.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Accounting knowledge

Auditing methods

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

HS Diploma/GED

CPA/CIA/CISA

Job description

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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location: This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Jackson Service Center located in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Internal Auditor supports the company’s internal controls framework, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, through the analysis and evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness. The incumbent reports audit findings to leadership and recommends solutions to improve control performance.

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for executing risk-based internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, advisory engagements, and continuous monitoring initiatives that support the organization’s governance, risk management, and internal control objectives. This role serves as a trusted business partner by providing independent, objective assessments of financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks while identifying practical opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and deliver value to stakeholders.

The ideal resource will be agile and forward thinking, with the ability to adapt to evolving business priorities, embrace emerging tools and technologies, and proactively enhance audit approaches through data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a positive environment and monitor team workloads while meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Provide candid, meaningful feedback on work in a timely manner and keep leadership informed of progress.
• Use technical resources and tools to research and expand one's sphere of knowledge to enhance work product, significantly contribute to business development efforts, and remain up to date on stakeholder needs.
• Demonstrated ability to identify key risks and controls and optimize controls, including the configuration of controls around business processes.
• Demonstrated application of internal control principles and business/technical knowledge, including business controls, application controls, financial reporting concepts, and professional skepticism.
• Other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
• Lead and perform risk-based audits, SOX testing, advisory projects, and special reviews in accordance with professional standards and department methodology.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of business processes, financial reporting, operational, and IT-related controls.
• Identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, emerging risks, and practical recommendations for management action.
• Assess deficiencies, support root cause analysis, and track remediation plans through resolution.
• Evaluate impacts of business transformations, system implementations, and process changes on the control environment.
• Use data analytics, automation, and visualization tools to improve audit quality, efficiency, and continuous monitoring capabilities.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting.
• Knowledge of various auditing methods, practices, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, work with all levels of management, and maintain professional skepticism while fostering collaborative relationships.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field with four (4) or more years of experience in internal/external auditing or professional experience in accounting and control performance.
• (OR) Associate degree with six (6) or more years of experience in internal/external auditing or professional experience in accounting and control performance.
• (OR) High School Diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of experience in internal/external auditing or professional experience in accounting and control performance.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or related designation preferred.

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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