Internal Controls Manager
Aethon Energy | Dallas | www.jobvertise.com |
Aethon Energy Operating LLCs (Aethon) Manager Internal Controls is primarily responsible for maintaining and documenting processes related to the Companys internal controls over financial reporting and leading/performing internal audit projects.
This position would also be responsible for coordinating with the outsourced Internal Audit function to reply and respond to internal audit findings and recommendations.
DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement and drive compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley-related programs as the baseline including risk identification, control gaps, risk control matrix, proposals around remediation, cross team collaboration on such efforts
• Design and execute operational audit programs including understanding business processes and underlying systems, conducting interviews and process walkthroughs, and performing audit procedures to assess the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the key business processes
• Implementation of an internal controls test plan including coordination of internal resources, testing, ensuring test results are properly documented and issues are appropriately raised & resolved
• Establish good relationships and become a trusted resource for business partners to drive maintenance of control and process documentation (policies, procedures, narratives, control matrices, etc.)
• Document and report the results of internal control testing including remediation actions to management, communicating control gaps and deficiencies to process owners and other business leaders
• Continuously work towards global process improvement to become and maintain SOX-level compliance requirements and stay on top of new developments and trends related to SOX legislation, COSO framework and PCAOB standards
• Work closely with IT Management to evaluate and ensure compliance of key financial systems and lead change management practices
• Collaborate with the internal and external partners to execute audits and drive resolution on issues, as well as work cross-functionally within the organization to support various stakeholders on internal control related matters, including but not limited to other Controllership functions, HS&E, Financial Planning and Analysis, IT, HR, and many others
• Support quarterly/yearly audits including control related matters and discussions and directly interact and manage relationships with external auditors and ad-hoc projects
• Assist with annual external audit process
• Implement an enterprise risk management process; process will include quarterly meetings with risk leaders and communicating findings/gaps to executive management.
Requirements
Education & Work Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of oil & gas accounting or midstream experience is preferred
• Public accounting or internal auditing experience with Big 4 firms is preferred
• Experience in performing operational internal audits is preferred but not required
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• 6+ years relevant SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, internal auditing, accounting, and testing experience
• 4+ years of oil and gas E&P or midstream experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Progressive experience and understanding of SOX requirements, including experience in defining and designing controls is required
• Extremely strong proficiency in Excel and MS Office is required
• Must have strong analytical and accounting skills
Personal & Soft Skills:
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work with ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Must be a "self-starter" with a can-do demeanor
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to collaborate cross functionally and drive resolution
• Ability to learn and document processes accurately and efficiently
• Must be willing to work extended hours to support as necessary, particularly around month-end reporting
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results
Physical & Other Requirements:
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful candidate will be able to meet company standard background check specific to individual role prior to employment and will be subject to Company Drug & Alcohol Program
• Position is an indoor office position which will require remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
Benefits
WE OFFER:
• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered.
• 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
• Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided:
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible telecommuting schedule (currently WFH on Monday and Friday)
• Paid vacation time based on the total years of career experience, ranging from 3-6 weeks annually
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours paid sick time annually
• Casual dress code
• Unlimited access to workout facilities within the building
• Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.
Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
This position would also be responsible for coordinating with the outsourced Internal Audit function to reply and respond to internal audit findings and recommendations.
DUTIES & JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement and drive compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley-related programs as the baseline including risk identification, control gaps, risk control matrix, proposals around remediation, cross team collaboration on such efforts
• Design and execute operational audit programs including understanding business processes and underlying systems, conducting interviews and process walkthroughs, and performing audit procedures to assess the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the key business processes
• Implementation of an internal controls test plan including coordination of internal resources, testing, ensuring test results are properly documented and issues are appropriately raised & resolved
• Establish good relationships and become a trusted resource for business partners to drive maintenance of control and process documentation (policies, procedures, narratives, control matrices, etc.)
• Document and report the results of internal control testing including remediation actions to management, communicating control gaps and deficiencies to process owners and other business leaders
• Continuously work towards global process improvement to become and maintain SOX-level compliance requirements and stay on top of new developments and trends related to SOX legislation, COSO framework and PCAOB standards
• Work closely with IT Management to evaluate and ensure compliance of key financial systems and lead change management practices
• Collaborate with the internal and external partners to execute audits and drive resolution on issues, as well as work cross-functionally within the organization to support various stakeholders on internal control related matters, including but not limited to other Controllership functions, HS&E, Financial Planning and Analysis, IT, HR, and many others
• Support quarterly/yearly audits including control related matters and discussions and directly interact and manage relationships with external auditors and ad-hoc projects
• Assist with annual external audit process
• Implement an enterprise risk management process; process will include quarterly meetings with risk leaders and communicating findings/gaps to executive management.
Requirements
Education & Work Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of oil & gas accounting or midstream experience is preferred
• Public accounting or internal auditing experience with Big 4 firms is preferred
• Experience in performing operational internal audits is preferred but not required
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• 6+ years relevant SOX 404 compliance, internal controls, internal auditing, accounting, and testing experience
• 4+ years of oil and gas E&P or midstream experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Progressive experience and understanding of SOX requirements, including experience in defining and designing controls is required
• Extremely strong proficiency in Excel and MS Office is required
• Must have strong analytical and accounting skills
Personal & Soft Skills:
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work with ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Must be a "self-starter" with a can-do demeanor
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to collaborate cross functionally and drive resolution
• Ability to learn and document processes accurately and efficiently
• Must be willing to work extended hours to support as necessary, particularly around month-end reporting
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem-solving, and results
Physical & Other Requirements:
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful candidate will be able to meet company standard background check specific to individual role prior to employment and will be subject to Company Drug & Alcohol Program
• Position is an indoor office position which will require remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
Benefits
WE OFFER:
• Premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and children are 100% paid for by Aethon and premiums for spouse are 75% covered.
• 401k match 100% up to 7% of annual base salary
• Health Advocate to assist navigating your medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company provided:
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible telecommuting schedule (currently WFH on Monday and Friday)
• Paid vacation time based on the total years of career experience, ranging from 3-6 weeks annually
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 40 hours paid sick time annually
• Casual dress code
• Unlimited access to workout facilities within the building
• Wellness program with earned incentives for completed activities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Employees must be willing and able to perform other duties as assigned.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to acknowledge every applicant.
Aethon does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request, Aethon reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Aethon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of being an equal opportunity employer and to providing our employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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