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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.
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Primary Role
Responsible for leading audits by evaluating and assessing American Water's (AW) risks/controls to assure: 1) the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, 2) the reliability of financial reporting, 3) compliance with laws and regulations, and 4) the safeguarding of company assets. Also responsible for assisting with select compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics and direct assistance assignments from external public accounting firm.
Key Accountabilities
Lead risk-based audits/projects and audit teams on a day- to-day basis ensuring team productivity, quality and timely results. Includes coaching junior team members, coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution.
Assess risks/controls from an integrated business control framework and collaborate with management to mitigate risks.
Supports risk/ control awareness and self-assessment throughout AW.
Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, cost effective and professional.
Perform substantive testing and financial statement tie outs on behalf and under the direction of AW's external auditors.
Support compliance activities related to the company's code of ethics.
Pursue and obtain a relevant professional certification.
Knowledge/Skills
Intermediate to advanced understanding of audit theory, planning, testing, and reporting concepts.
Understanding of process evaluation and review.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making.
Strong analytical, systemic and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and in teams or effectively work independently.
Intermediate to advanced understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance evaluation and risks/controls assessment from an integrated business control framework, such as COSO and COBIT (IT governance framework and supporting toolset).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functionalities (i.e. pivot tables, Vlookup, etc.)
Intermediate to advanced understanding of ERP, CRM, fixed asset, and financial consolidation systems.
Knowledge of control processes/systems in the water utility industry is desired.
Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.
Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus.
Experience/Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or finance required.
Minimum of 6 years overall business experience, of which a minimum of 3 years within audit related fields is required; business experience exposure consists of varied positions and experience.
Analyzing people, processes, and risk at the business unit and functional level is required.
Executing audit engagements and advisory projects required, with IT audit experience a plus.
Sarbanes-Oxley experience desired.
Working in a team-based environment is required.
ERP/CRM and fixed assets systems such as SAP, Oracle/Hyperion, and PowerPlan is a plus.
AuditBoard software is a plus.
Travel Requirements
Up to 5% travel throughout the United States
Certifications & Licenses
At least one of the following certifications & licenses (and/or equivalent) is desired: CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CFE
Work Environment
Hybrid, in Camden, NJ office 3 days a week
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
