Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance

Caturus Management Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance (IAC) is the Director/Chief Audit Executive’s principal partner in a newly established function at Caturus. This hands-on, builder role helps develop the department’s processes and standards, shifting between internal audit and compliance program work as the plan requires while maintaining appropriate independence between the two functions. The manager assesses the company’s risk environment, designs and leads internal audits, helps manage Internal Audit and SOX co-sourcing partners, and builds out IAC processes. The manager serves as the Director’s designee in the Director’s absence and helps represent IAC to management and external auditors. Caturus is a Houston-based private exploration and production company founded by Kimmeridge, an alternative asset manager focused on energy. Its platform includes upstream operations and Commonwealth LNG, a planned 9.5-million-tonnes-per-annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana. The organizations aim to provide responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel and maintain a strong focus on safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
Experience leading audit engagements and interacting with senior management.
Knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, and risk-based audit methodology.
Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting controls.
Working knowledge of SOX 404, PCAOB expectations, and ICFR documentation and testing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office, SharePoint, and data analysis or visualization tools such as Power BI or SQL.
Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and vendors at once.
Skill in coaching and reviewing the work of co-source and junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Experience in the energy, oil and gas, midstream, LNG, commodities trading, or infrastructure sectors.
Exposure to SOX and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audit engagements.
Develop risk-based audit scopes, testing plans, and work programs.
Evaluate internal-control effectiveness and identify process-improvement opportunities across Upstream, Marketing and Trading, Downstream/LNG, and Shared Services.
Draft clear, risk-rated audit reports and recommendations.
Agree on management action plans and track them through closure.
Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Ensure audit projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with internal audit standards.
Identify and assess key business, operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
Evaluate the adequacy of mitigation strategies and control activities.
Recommend ways to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Support the SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, control testing, documentation reviews, and deficiency evaluation.
Coordinate with external auditors regarding control testing and audit requirements.
Assist management in maintaining an effective control environment and addressing control gaps.
Use company-sanctioned Artificial Intelligence tools to improve the control environment and manage resources efficiently.
Assist the Director in managing Internal Audit and SOX co-source partners.
Help establish and develop IAC processes and standards while maintaining appropriate independence between internal audit and compliance functions.
Represent IAC to management and external auditors, and serve as the Director’s designee in the Director’s absence.