Description

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Internal Audit Manager!

 Key Highlights: 

Leverage your Public Company experience to help build a risk-based Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) Program at Recology! Must have: prior SOX experience, the ability to manage projects independently with minimal oversight, and a willingness to work collaboratively with process owners to develop, document and test financial controls. This is a high visibility role.

In the IA manager role, you will be a key player in helping brand and build our a new Internal Audit function. This will give you the opportunity to take ownership as we continue to build our processes and be a contributor as we grow the function.

Recology is the largest employee-owned company in the industry, where our success largely stems from the dedication of our Employee-Owners, the services provided to our customers, and the company's passion for sustainability. Recology prides itself on its culture, diversity, expertise, and commitment to the environment.

At Recology, you will find smart, passionate, and creative people who work collaboratively to meet our Waste Zero philosophy and contribute to the success of our company!

Flexible Hybrid/Remote work schedule, Competitive salary, great benefits, and more!

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF - INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

The Internal Audit Manager will play an important role in helping to maintain our internal audit department's brand as a collaborative risk advisory function, and will perform complex financial, operational and compliance audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of systems, processes, and controls.

They will manage internal audit resources to conduct risk-based audits and recommend strategic solutions throughout the company, utilizing internal and/or outsourced staff; make recommendations that reduce risk, add value, or maximize payback to the process under review.

The position reports to the Head of Internal Audit and there will be significant exposure to senior management throughout the organization.

• Perform advanced, specialized and/or managerial audit work across multiple disciplines. Responsible for managing complex in-depth financial, operational and compliance evaluations and risk-based audits in accordance with the Standards.
• Plan, assign and supervise the activity and work of other auditors; perform critical project management duties and reporting status of audit teams; escalate high priority issues or risks as appropriate.
• Prepare complex audit reports using advanced writing skills.
• Assess organizational activities designed to add value/improve operations by identifying and evaluating risks and controls; support control owners in the identification and documentation of internal controls, consult in the design of controls.
• Teach, train and coach staff; develop and maintain productive stakeholder and staff relationships.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of internal audit methodologies, procedures and overall audit department culture.
• Utilize technology and data analytics to strengthen assessment capabilities; assist in the establishment of ways to use data analytics and technology to strengthen audit department capabilities.
• Practice self-development, recognizing improvement opportunities and promote learning in others by proactively providing information, advice and expertise with employee-owners.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality cross-functional relationships.
• Travel required, approximately 25%; WFH flexibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field (e.g., accounting, finance, business administration or related field); seven to ten (7-10) years relevant experience (e.g., process, systems, internal controls or applicable assurance experience); CIA, CPA, or CISA certification and/or an advanced degree a plus.
• Experience in leading teams successfully, managing team members, and providing on-time deliverables.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; public company experience working with process owners to develop a system of internal controls over financial reporting; understanding of COSO 2013 is preferred.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to facilitate team discussions and clearly present technical concepts and findings to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and sound decision making to obtain viable solutions, embraces new ways of thinking, and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
• Independent and requires little supervision on all but complex matters.
• Proficiency with technology including MS Office applications; experience with analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, QlikView or Tableau is preferred.
• Acts with integrity, holds oneself accountable and is promotable.

• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.
• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.