Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance

Caturus Management Services, LLC•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance (IAC) is the Director/Chief Audit Executive’s principal partner and helps establish processes and standards for Caturus’s new IAC function. This hands-on role shifts between internal audit and compliance program work according to the plan while maintaining appropriate independence between the functions. The manager assesses the company’s risk environment, designs and leads audits, helps manage Internal Audit and SOX co-sourcing partners, and builds the company’s Internal Audit and Compliance processes. In the Director’s absence, the manager serves as the Director’s designee and helps represent IAC to management and external auditors. Caturus is a Houston-based private exploration and production company focused on growing production in the Eagle Ford, Austin Chalk, and Haynesville formations while maintaining a focus on safety. The Caturus platform, founded by Kimmeridge, includes upstream operations and Commonwealth LNG, a planned 9.5 million tonnes per annum LNG export terminal in southwestern Louisiana. The combined entities aim to deliver responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 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, SQL, or similar.
Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and vendors simultaneously.
Ability to coach and review the work of co-source and junior staff.

Nice To Haves

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

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 management action plans and track them to 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 improvements to 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 Internal Audit and Compliance processes and standards.
Represent IAC to management and external auditors as needed, including serving as the Director’s designee during the Director’s absence.