Sr./Lead Internal Auditor
Apply NowCompany: SM Energy
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
Position Summary
This role will execute and support routine audit / SOX responsibilities and assigned, non-SOX responsibilities, project and process improvement efforts, research and analysis, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will include areas of higher complexity and impact to the organization. A successful individual in this position is detail oriented, will demonstrate initiative, is able to communicate to various stakeholders, and is willing to develop others within area of responsibility.
This role will be required to work both independently and collaboratively.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities
Computer/Software Applications
Proficient in computer literacy. Experienced with of common business applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Proficient in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance and supporting applications as well as analytical tools including Power BI, Alteryx, etc. Proficient understanding of power user support
model. Ability to learn new and changing systems and applications.
Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills
Financial Auditor
Proficient understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404 control procedures and audit techniques. IT Auditor
Proficient understanding of IT audit methodologies, regulatory environment, and cybersecurity trends. Financial and IT Application experience including SAP, Oracle/SQL databases, Windows
operating systems, and oil and gas specific applications.
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study Master's degree in accounting or related field
of study a plus.
Typical Experience
Minimum 5+ years relevant work experience required (8+ years in lieu of education) Oil and gas accounting experience preferred CPA preferred APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant
professional credentials and certifications a plus.
SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
This role will execute and support routine audit / SOX responsibilities and assigned, non-SOX responsibilities, project and process improvement efforts, research and analysis, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will include areas of higher complexity and impact to the organization. A successful individual in this position is detail oriented, will demonstrate initiative, is able to communicate to various stakeholders, and is willing to develop others within area of responsibility.
This role will be required to work both independently and collaboratively.
Essential Roles & Responsibilities
- Prepare and review the results of recurring testing work papers and documentation for the audit function
- Analyze and evaluate complex, non-routine transactions
- Ensure timely completion of quarterly and annual SOX responsibilities
- Prepare meaningful audit information, analysis, findings and reports
- Understand financial statement risk and the concept of mitigating that risk with key internal controls
- Understand, update, and recommend improvements to the internal control structure
- Provide training and development within area of responsibility
- Apply competent accounting principles and understand financial statement impacts related to assigned SOX areas
- Seeks to understand accounting impacts outside of assigned SOX areas
- Respond to audit requests and coordinate audit activities for external auditors
- Lead and/or participate in departmental projects/initiatives
- Identify & recommend best practices and improvements to processes within area(s) of responsibility
- Monitor and analyze process performance metrics and adjusts as necessary
- Understand and apply competent oil and gas industry specific concepts within area of responsibility
- Other general duties as assigned
Computer/Software Applications
Proficient in computer literacy. Experienced with of common business applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Proficient in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance and supporting applications as well as analytical tools including Power BI, Alteryx, etc. Proficient understanding of power user support
model. Ability to learn new and changing systems and applications.
Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills
Financial Auditor
Proficient understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404 control procedures and audit techniques. IT Auditor
Proficient understanding of IT audit methodologies, regulatory environment, and cybersecurity trends. Financial and IT Application experience including SAP, Oracle/SQL databases, Windows
operating systems, and oil and gas specific applications.
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study Master's degree in accounting or related field
of study a plus.
Typical Experience
Minimum 5+ years relevant work experience required (8+ years in lieu of education) Oil and gas accounting experience preferred CPA preferred APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant
professional credentials and certifications a plus.
SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.