Internal Auditor (Dallas, TX) - Austin Industries

Austin Careers•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industries is seeking an Internal Auditor to join their corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX. This role, under the supervision of the Internal Audit Manager, will assist with audits of construction contracts, financial controls, and operational controls across all of the organization's operating companies. The successful candidate will be part of multi-disciplinary audit teams executing internal audit plans. This position requires onsite presence at the Dallas office.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, engineering or related field required
Obtained or actively pursuing the CPA, CIA, or CCIFP designations
Valid driver’s license
Occasional day and overnight travel will be required for this role; approximately 20% travel
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Industries is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Targeting 0 – 3 years of operational, risk-based Internal Audit experience in a capital intensive industry with the focus on auditing and/or consulting on major construction projects
Project Controls and/or Construction Project Management expertise supported by 0 - 3 years of practical experience on complex programs will be considered
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and exceptional judgment and integrity
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to present to all levels of management including senior executives
Strong IT skills. Experience with data mining and data analysis utilizing specialized and commonly available software packages (ACL, IDEA, MS Excel etc.)
Ability to effectively interface with the organizations project management teams and contractors
Candidates should be high performers, exhibit strong leadership qualities and possess well-developed analytical skills
Ability to quickly understand business processes and their risk implications, analyze complex situations to reach appropriate conclusions
Results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously
High energy and committed to delivering results.
Comfortable in dealing with ambiguity
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the organizations Code of Business Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist on complex audits of major construction and maintenance projects throughout the organization to assess effectiveness of management’s processes and compliance with established policy (e.g. Cost, Scope, Schedule, Risk Management, Procurement, and Change Management).
Possess analytical, organizational and project management skills in order to lead audit teams, successfully handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and achieve deadlines.
Assist with risk-based contract management, administration and compliance audits.
Assess adherence to operating policies and procedures and Corporate Policy as well as system efficiency and effectiveness.
Prepare draft audit findings and make practical recommendations to address control gaps.
Work with Internal Audit Manager to assist management in developing effective management action plans.
Monitor status and resolution of management actions in response to identified control gaps.
Travel of approximately 20%.
Additional duties as assigned.