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Role: Manager of Internal Audit
Location: Livermore, CA
Duration: Full time
How You Make An Impact
Responsible for administrative functions that include, but are not limited to, the areas outlined below. Ensures the successful completion of short- and long-term assigned projects. Provides expertise, as needed, in support of the internal control's functions.
Reports to the Sr Director of Finance and Internal Controls.
What Success Looks Like
Responsible for implementing, directing, and overseeing the internal auditing and compliance programs. Plan, organize and carry out the internal controls function including the preparation of an internal control manual and internal control plan.
Conducts and directs audits and ongoing reviews of organization controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations identifying potential risk areas and reportable issues.
Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls. Assesses the adequacy and extent of programs designed to safeguard organization assets.
Compiles and issues report detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements to the executive team each quarter, including but not limited to potential risk areas, reportable issues, corrective actions, remediation plans and scheduled effectiveness reviews of remediation plans.
Directs and appraises the activities of audit and compliance personnel. Prepare written reports of internal audit reviews, including findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommended actions.
Recommends employee training and modifications to procedures as needed related to compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation.
Implements corrective actions and remediation plans with scheduled effectiveness reviews.
Responsible for the establishment, implementation, and the company's adherence to policies and procedures.
Assists the West coast controller with the annual and quarterly external reviews/audits,
Accomplishes financial objectives by determining service level required; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Finance.
Not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice at management's sole discretion
What You Need To Be Successful
BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent related field required.
10 years of hands-on independent problem-solving, project management, and analysis experience in the finance, accounting, or auditing areas.
3 years of hands-on Internal audit experience.
Strong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must be attentive to detail and have the ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality with the ability to address issues and effect change effectively.
Travel required.
Preferred Skills:
MBA in Accounting or equivalent related field.
Professional qualification such as CMA/CFA/CPA.
3 years of internal controls management.
Expert skills covering internal control documentation, process narratives, process flows, risk assessments, and related areas.
Strong independent problem solving, project management, and analytical skills in finance, accounting, or auditing related areas. Detailed understanding of and experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, including internal control scoping, documentation, testing and remediating control deficiencies
Ability to speak, read and/or write in Japanese.
Physical & Environmental requirements:
A typical day requires continuous sitting and/or standing in an office setting with occasional breaks. Standing and walking around 100k sq. ft. facility extensively throughout the day.
Able to comfortably lift 35 pounds without injury.
Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
Constantly moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 100 pounds in all directions.
Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.
Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.
Constantly assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Occasionally subjected to low temperatures and high temperatures
Occasional sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.