Internal Audit Manager

I. Job Summary

The Manager, Internal Audit and Controls manages SOX program and a wide range of financial audits at WM.  The individual will take an active role in contributing to department's strategic initiatives focusing on continuous improvement, cost savings, and effectiveness of the control environment.  This position reports to the Director, Internal Controls and will interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the Company.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervise SOX activities, test execution and resolution of identified control failures.
• Oversee scoping and planning activities as part of our SOX program, including participating in rationalization efforts to strategically increase both the efficiency and effectiveness of the WM control environment.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the organization, building strong relationships to advance Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) strategic initiatives and foster career development.
• Perform review of audit work papers, walkthroughs and key control testing while providing staff with feedback for performance improvement. 
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to various levels of management. 
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the assigned teams, reviewing work progress and ensuring effective risk coverage. 
• Serves in a leadership role ensuring appropriate scope of work (comprehensiveness) and consistent execution and reporting.
• Provides timely and effective feedback, coaching and training to staff working under their direct or indirect supervision. 
• Take an active role in one or more departmental initiatives such as those driven to improve quality and/or audit coverage, ongoing education and continuous improvement.
• Manage a cross-functional team in auditing activities of various business segments, departments and operations for: operational efficiency and effectiveness; cost control and cash flow opportunities; compliance with established plans, policies, procedures, controls and applicable regulations.
• Oversee projects that review financial processes, including the functionality of workflow, data sources, controls, efficiency opportunities, performance metrics, user roles, and alignment with strategy.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency of audit and compliance activities by actively seeking ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology and administrative processes.
• Incorporate data analytic techniques to aid in audit and control testing as well as develop audit plans and test programs.

Iii.  Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees.  This includes:

• Direct supervision of 4 to 5 full-time employees including: Audit Analysts 

Iv. Qualifications

1. A. Education and Experience
2. B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements
3. C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required
4. V. Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited), or High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant work experience required. Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or similar area of study preferred.
• Experience: 6 years of relevant audit or equivalent experience (in addition to education requirements) required.  Highly prefer 6 year's experience as an auditor in a large accounting firm or internal audit/controls position (in addition to education requirements.
• CPA preferred.
• Average travel for this role is typically 10%, pending business needs.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must currently reside in the Greater Houston area and able to commute to the downtown Houston corporate office.  No relocation for this role. 
• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and foster an environment that focuses on employee development and growth.
• Maintain solid relationships throughout the organization.  Display strong interpersonal skills and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Assist in developing team skillsets and provide coaching to drive continuous improvement across team.
• Possess the ability to build relationships with, and influence various levels of management regarding sensitive and complex matters - utilizing consultative skills, strong logic and judgment, independent thinking, and a proactive service orientation.
• Possess strong analytical skills, including the ability to think outside existing risk management practices/models and demonstrate foresight about potential issues, misalignment and opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of audit and controls practices including accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Demonstrate the ability to learn from cumulative audit knowledge and utilize that knowledge to enact or recommend enhancements/efficiencies in audits going forward.   Additionally, demonstrate the ability to quickly analyze, synthesize, and apply information to drive solution-based outcomes, while assisting team develop these skills.
• Serve as an advocate for continuous improvement throughout the department.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to dynamic audit plan and programs.

Office/Hybrid: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers and phones.  
 

Benefits
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

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ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real Id

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