Manager, Internal Audit

Job DescriptionWelcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.Job SummaryThe role of the Internal Audit Manager is to execute the annual Internal Audit Plan and Sarbanes-Oxley SOX compliance efforts. As a leader of a team responsible for business controls analysis and testing, the individual will quickly gain broad exposure to the operations of the company – interacting with leaders in finance, accounting, and operations. Additionally, this individual will work closely with our external auditor to support the establishment of a consistent, repeatable, and sustained SOX approach. The Internal Audit Manager will also assist the Internal Audit Director with the review over the execution of operational audits and the SOX compliance program, and the mentoring/training of junior members of the team.Job ResponsibilitiesParticipate in the review process over the execution of activities to support the objectives established for operational audits and SOX compliance including understanding of business processes, conducting the walkthroughs and other meetings, providing oversight of tests of design and tests of operational effectiveness for key processes and controls. The Internal Audit Manager will develop a detailed understanding of business processes, looking for both control gaps and opportunities to gain process efficiency. The Internal Audit Manager will participate in other varying Internal Audit projects as they arise. This work will include developing the scope for audit projects contained in the Internal Audit plan, developing audit programs, and designing risk mitigating strategies and controls using the COSO framework. The Internal Audit Manager will also provide feedback on performance of other staff continually throughout the year.Required Skills• Strong understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage, and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions• Strong experience in executing SOX compliance, with good understanding of current PCAOB guidelines• Ability to work independently with limited required direction and guidance and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management• Exhibit the leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain buy-in for constructive change• Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices• Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting• Experience in managing multiple projects and working with varying team membersMinimum Qualifications• Undergraduate or post-graduate degree in accounting/finance• CPA, CIA, or other reputable designation (certification may be in progress)• 5+ years of public accounting and/or related industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance, and internal control areas• Prior industry experience is a plusReporting Relationship• Reports to Director of Internal AuditWorking Conditions• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.SafetyVivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, co-workers, and the public. Employee must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.If you are an active Vivint employee, please apply through Workday by searching "Find Jobs".