Senior, Internal Auditor

American Water • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor conducts audits and projects to assess American Water’s risks and controls, supporting compliance with laws and regulations, reliable financial reporting, effective and efficient operations, and protection of company assets. The role works closely with Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance teams to identify risk and share technical expertise.

The position conducts risk-based audits and projects from planning through fieldwork, reporting, and issue resolution, while ensuring quality and timely deliverables. It communicates observations and recommendations to stakeholders, proposes improvements aligned with company strategies, builds working relationships across functions, and trains junior team members. The role may travel up to 5% within the United States, usually with advance notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least five years of overall business experience, including at least three years in audit, compliance, and/or risk-related fields.
• Complete understanding of process evaluation and auditing, including planning, testing, and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills emphasizing initiative, knowledge sharing, team building, and decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risk and controls assessment using an integrated business controls framework.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Water, utility, or regulated-industry experience.
• Prior public accounting, corporate, and/or multi-subsidiary company experience.
• Knowledge of AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, or Alteryx.
• Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or another related audit, compliance, or risk designation.
• Interest in pursuing and obtaining a relevant professional certification.
• Other professional certifications or licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and controls in accordance with internal audit industry standards and American Water Internal Audit procedures.
• Conduct and coordinate risk-based audits and projects, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Lead audit teams and ensure deliverables are high-quality and timely.
• Communicate audit and project observations and recommendations to stakeholders to reduce risk and enhance controls.
• Independently propose recommendations that support American Water’s strategies and objectives.
• Establish working relationships across functions and manage competing interests as needed.
• Train junior team members to support team productivity.
• Perform responsibilities in an organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost-effective, and professional manner.
• Represent American Water Internal Audit within areas of expertise.
• Work with teams in Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance to identify risks and share technical knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits package.
• Annual incentive pay eligibility and opportunity for continued salary growth.
• 401(k).
• Defined Contribution Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Learning opportunities and work experiences to support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior