Internal Audit Senior Manager (Operations & IT)

About ERCOT

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.  We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

Job Duties & Description

• Manages, plans, leads and executes audit and advisory procedures, internal controls over operations and IT processes, systems, and applications throughout the organization. 
• Executes and delivers projects and communicates clearly and concisely at an executive level.
• Possesses the business acumen to present results, risk assessments and insights into the business line.
• Able to work and deliver high quality results independently with limited direction.
• Reports to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE). 
• Employs highly-developed problem resolution skills and expertise as a generalist or specialist using professional concepts and ERCOT objectives to identify complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to perform in a program/project leadership role requiring the ability to develop and lead matrixed teams.
• Interacts with management and senior level stakeholders on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines.
• Leverages technology (analytics, visualizations, AI) to identify and deliver key insights to management.

Additional Job Duties

• Provides advisory insights regarding the management of internal controls, enterprise risk management, and other operational areas
• Evaluates and improves the organization's risk management, internal controls, and governance processes
• Provides input into the Corporate Enterprise Risk Management and Assessment process and the development of the Annual Audit Plan as delegated by the E Chief Audit Executive (CAE).Participates and monitors adherence to the Global Internal Audit Standards. Identifies risks in complex audit areas and may initiate investigations to mitigate losses and strengthen controls
• Prepares detailed reports on audit findings and presents results to senior management and the Chief Audit Executive (CAE)
• Recommends improvements in procedures, processes, and operations across the organization
• Interacts and interviews all levels of management
• Collects and analyzes highly complex data to conduct audits detecting deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies
• Leads  audit teams to meet the organization’s goals, business requirements, and business processes
• Provides recommendations for strategic audit initiatives that will provide value and benefits for stakeholders
• Serves as a proactive advisor on audit practices

Experience

• Requires minimum 8-10 years job related work experience leading, managing and executing audits and advisory projects
• Experience leading teams
• Experience with data analytics, visualization, and AI tools.
• Experience in professional services preferred (i.e. Big4 + other audit firms, Advisory firms)

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Information Technology/AI, Cyber Security or related field (Required)
• Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Certification

• CIA Certified Internal Auditor (Preferred)
• CPA Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)
• CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (Preferred)
• CISM, Certified Information Security Manager (Preferred)
• CISSP, Certified Information System Security Professional (Preferred)
• CFE, Certified Fraud Examiner (Preferred)

WORK LOCATION

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Taylor, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence. 
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time
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ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

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