Senior Director of Internal Audit

Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.

Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day.

Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Senior Direct of Internal Audit role is to support the VP of Internal Audit and Chief Compliance Officer in identifying risk and managing audits over Patterns fast-growing business.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the development and enforcement of a flexible, risk-based annual audit plan. and maintaining a current audit universe.
• Responsible for managing the enterprise risk assessments, apply critical thinking and analysis, and assist in communicating risks to internal stakeholders globally
• Provide guidance on issues and trends, formulate recommendations and solutions to support conclusions, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements (all related to complex topics).

Review and provide feedback to findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams. Review and approve management action plans for remediation and monitor remediation progress and timeliness.

• Provide guidance and recommendations on the staffs evaluation of new processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance risk mitigation activities
• Develop productive business partner relationships and proactively interact with key management personnel at all levels to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business process improvements
• Responsible for developing department wide training on topics of need
• Seamlessly liaise with external auditor leadership (i.e partners, senior managers, etc.) in connection with process and controls discussions
• Invest in understanding Pattern’s business and the renewable energy industry to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise
• Provide approval and guidance over ad-hoc programs and initiatives to provide advisory insights
• Provide structure and tools for materiality / scoping over internal controls
• Responsible for ensuring audits are performed within budget

Qualifications

Experience / Qualifications / Education Required

Education

A BS / BA degree in accounting, finance or related field required

Certifications

CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE required

Experience

• The ideal candidate must be a proven leader, an exemplary project manager, proactive, confident in interacting with management and external stakeholders at all levels, bring business experience, passion, and have experience in using analytical audit tools, assessing strategic, financial, regulatory, operational, compliance and IT risks, preferably in the renewable energy industry
• Candidate must have a minimum of 15-20 years’ experience in internal / external audit and / or consulting
• Preferably comes from multinational corporate environment and / or Big 4
• Experience in auditing at a global company with international locations is preferred
• Strong knowledge of professional standards (U.S. GAAP, GAAS, SOX 404, COSO, AS5 and the Professional Practices Framework of the IIA)
• Strong understanding of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management principles
• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management, including report positioning and clarity.
• Ability to discuss complex issues with any level of management and influence perspectives
• Renewable energy industry experience is preferred
• Energy Trading experience is preferred
• NERC / FERC auditing experience is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Strategic thinker with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand business processes to identify control deficiencies, process issues, and business problems and recommend potential solutions
• Maintain a current knowledge base of audit industry practices to ensure best practices are always considered
• Ensure all assigned audit duties in manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Proficiency in using audit software, data analysis tools, and MS Office applications
• Excellent organizational skills and understanding of methods for streamlining and automating repetitive functions
• Initiative in pursuing appropriate, timely and effective solutions to complex issues
• Ability to respond to time sensitive issues with quick turnaround

The expected starting pay range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.

In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k) / RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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