Senior Auditor, Audit Consultant, or Senior Audit Consultant

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.

This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Senior Auditor Audit Consultant or Senior Audit Consultant level. Successful candidate(s) will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience.

Position Summary

Provides expertise in the planning directing and performing of internal audit projects. Understands the business and leadership structure. Assesses organizational risk and regulatory compliance examines the internal control structure and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Provides consultation services to management on specific issues associated with the auditing of Company assets and accounting controls compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform financial operational contract special investigation and compliance audits for the purpose of evaluating internal control systems and the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. Coordinate perform testing and review key financial reporting controls relied upon for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Perform follow-up testing as necessary.
• Participate in pertinent risk assessment processes led by the Audit Management Team. Ensure that audit plans cover higher risk areas. For all audit projects for the assigned business area(s) develop/approve the project risk assessment audit objectives scope and audit program.
• Provide consultative services to business areas upon request. Develop and maintain relationships with audit clients in multiple business areas. Develop understanding of business area risks processes and controls. Serve as the primary day-to-day audit contact person with audit client management. Serve as a consultative resource for others in the areas of: operations and regulatory concepts; internal control concepts; auditing concepts and principles.
• Advise staff members and audit contractors on significant issues pertaining to the areas being audited. Provide such staff with expertise and guidance to ensure that audit objectives and scope are satisfied. This includes assisting staff members and audit contractors in the development and negotiation of audit recommendations and responses evaluating their audit performance and providing guidance regarding department and company policies and procedures.
• Lead the effort to successfully complete department goals and participate (in a leadership role where possible) on special projects underway by the department and/or the Company. Lead the identification of departmental process improvements and industry best practices that could provide additional benefits to the department.

Senior Auditor Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in accounting business or related field or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) required.
• Be willing to obtain a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or relevant professional credential within two years of hire.
• Minimum of three years of relevant business experience - preferably in accounting or auditing.
• Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus).
• Understanding of auditing concepts and principles and how to apply them.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.

Salary Range: $73700 to $104633

Audit Consultant Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in accounting or other business-related field required.
• Must possess CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or relevant professional credential.
• Minimum six years of business/industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience skills and knowledge of assigned business areas.
• Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus).
• Understand internal control concepts and their practical application.
• Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.

Salary Range: $84900 to $120567

Senior Audit Consultant Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Information/Data Science Computer Science Finance Accounting or other business-related field required.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or relevant professional credential.
• Minimum eight years of business/industry experience.
• Demonstrated advanced experience skills and knowledge in specialized or technical areas.
• Understand internal control concepts and their practical application.
• Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.

Salary Range: $97600 to $138600

Preferred

• Past experience with Workiva
• Power and utility industry experience

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.

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