EquipmentShare is searching for a Director of Internal Audit for our corporate office in Columbia, MO, to support our team as the department continues to grow.
Reporting to the CAO/CFO, the Director – Internal Audit will collaborate with business and functional leaders to build and lead an internal audit function. This exciting opportunity provides the opportunity to create value and insights to improve the Company’s processes and internal controls. In addition, this role will lead the Company’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting. The individual selected for this role will have excellent communication skills, the demonstrated ability to build a team, a strong understanding of the COSO Framework, current perspectives of the PCAOB/SEC on ICOFR in a growing business, keen ability in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and have demonstrated ability to collaborate internally and with third-party service providers on the identification and implementation of solutions.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Salary range: $159k-$205k. Factors including past experience and location may affect final compensation rate.
Duties/Responsibilities: Lead and build a co-sourced internal audit function. Partner with senior leadership. Organize an Enterprise Risk Management process involving senior business leaders across functions to identify the top risks to manage and develop action plans. Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with the growth of the business. Create the internal audit plan, methodology, practices and tools/dashboards to continuously improve risk identification in significant areas. Perform a top-down assessment of internal control over financial reporting from the consolidated financial statements to the identified business and accounting processes that affect significant accounts and disclosures. Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to enhance internal control over financial reporting. Diagnose opportunities to improve effectiveness of various finance and accounting processes. Collaborate with the team to streamline processes, implement new processes when needed, test new systems and train new team members. Use technology and tools to create meaningful process improvements by leveraging application controls and automated processes. Create and maintain process illustrations and flowcharts describing the initiation of transactions to recording and financial reporting. Perform extensive walkthroughs and evaluate the flow of information for key financial processes, including the identification of relevant IT systems, financial statement risks, key reports used, and relevant internal controls. Execute the annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting. Identify relevant financial statement assertions and create control attribute testing templates. Conduct control testing and provide feedback to strengthen financial reporting. Gather critical information and provide reporting on testing of controls (e.g., mix of controls, rotation testing approach, results of previous testing, etc.) and the evaluation of results. Drive development and enhancement of internal controls for external auditor reliance. Interface with the external auditors, co-source providers, and internal stakeholders on the implementation of the assessment of internal controls. Coordinate multiple audit projects along with internal and external resources ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards. Support senior management process owners and Strategic Initiatives to improve processes and implement appropriate risk mitigation actions. Assess adequacy of management action plans and recommend best practices. Effectively communicate and provide insights on internal audit projects and status of control testing to senior leadership and, on occasion, to the Audit Committee. Provide coaching to the team and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Ensure completion of projects included in the audit plan within the assigned budget and resources. Required Skills/Abilities: Demonstrated ability to evaluate a wide range of business processes. Strong verbal and written communications skills. Be able to identify, classify and prioritize accounting & financial reporting risks. Ability to identify practical solutions to complex problems. Proven strong technical accounting and auditing skills. Excellent coaching/mentoring skills, ability to build & develop a team. Knowledge of the COSO Framework and practical implementation approaches. Knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks and processes. Knowledge of the principles and practices of internal audit standards (IIA), common business processes, internal controls, and PCAOB standards. Experienced with Workiva preferred. Education and Experience: Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) At least 8 years of professional experience in public accounting or in an Internal Audit function Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer. Why We’re a Better Place to Work
Competitive salary.
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees.
401(k) and company match.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays.
Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch).
State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees.
Seasonal and year round wellness challenges.
Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more).
Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home. Employees receive 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year.
Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars and continued education.
About YouOur mission to change an entire industry is not easily achieved, so we only hire people who are inspired by the goal and up for the challenge. In turn, our employees have every opportunity to grow with us, achieve personal and professional success and enjoy making a tangible difference in an industry that’s long been resistant to change.
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