Manager, Internal Audit

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Houston, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Internal Audit manages a wide range of financial, operational and compliance audits at WM. The individual will take an active role in contributing to department's strategic initiatives focusing on continuous improvement, cost savings, and effectiveness of the control environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and will interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited)
High School Diploma GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience
6 years relevant audit or equivalent experience (in addition to education requirements)
Direct supervision of 3 or more full-time employees.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or similar area of study
6 years as an auditor in a large accounting firm or internal audit position in a Fortune 500 company (in addition to education requirements)
Finance & Accounting\Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

Manage a cross-functional team in auditing activities of various business segments, departments and operations for: operational efficiency and effectiveness; cost control and cash flow opportunities; compliance with established plans, policies, procedures, controls and applicable regulations.
Oversee integrated projects that review financial, digital, and operational processes, including the functionality of workflow, data sources, controls, efficiency opportunities, performance metrics, user roles, and alignment with strategy.
Assist Director with advancing analytics team strategy and initiatives.
Communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the organization, building strong relationships to advance Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) strategic initiatives and foster career development.
Drive cost reduction and efficiency of audit and compliance activities by actively seeking ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology and administrative processes.
Take an active role in one or more departmental initiatives such as those driven to improve quality and/or audit coverage, ongoing education and continuous improvement.
Incorporate data analytic techniques to aid in audit testing as well as develop audit plans and test programs, utilizing Optro audit software.
Assist in annual and ongoing risk assessments for the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
Perform review of audit work papers within Optro audit software, audit reports, and walkthroughs, while providing staff with feedback for performance improvement.
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to various level of management on audit activities.
Manages the day-to-day activities of the assigned teams, reviewing work progress and ensuring effective risk coverage.
Serves in a leadership role ensuring appropriate scope of work (comprehensiveness) and consistent execution and reporting.
Provides timely and effective feedback, coaching and training to staff working under their direct or indirect supervision.