Internal Auditor, SOX Compliance (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Internal Audit is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our SOX compliance team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting and internal control environment. You’ll contribute to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, fraud risk assessments, and internal audit engagements that enhance operational efficiency and safeguard company assets. This position offers broad exposure to business processes across the organization and provides opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen our control framework. HYBRID WORK POLICY Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Requirements

Understanding of SOX §302 and §404 requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
Strong written and oral communication skills to provide clear and concise information to all levels of Company management.
Ability to tactically and objectively evaluate and implement audit programs and initiatives
Ability to work effectively with others
Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Ability to think and act in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities
Diplomatic interpersonal skills
Strong customer service orientation
Strong team membership skills
Good spoken and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to work confidentially, with integrity and to maintain high ethics
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or an equivalent degree is required
A minimum (3) three years of related experience in accounting or auditing is required.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and other Office applications; experience with audit software or data analytics tools is a plus
Experience with Workiva, Maximo, and Power Plan, are highly desirable.
Utility Industry experience a plus.
Possession of or work towards a CPA and/or CIA designation is strongly preferred as is an MBA or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Execute SOX compliance activities, including walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and evaluation of control effectiveness.
Analyze control deficiencies, assess risk impact, and support remediation efforts including re-testing timelines.
Monitor changes in accounting standards, internal policies, system implementations, and organizational structure to assess impact on the control environment; recommend updates or additions to controls as needed.
Lead and support internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, ensuring timely and insightful deliverables.
Perform fraud-related testing, analyze trends, and assist in developing preventive and detective controls.
Build and maintain strong relationships with control and process owners to promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with external auditors to align on SOX testing scope, findings, and remediation strategies.