Director, Internal Audit

HomeServe USA, a Brookfield Infrastructure Group portfolio company, is a Great Place to Work, and while we're biased, we're not just saying that. We're proud to have been certified as a Great place to Work the last five years. What does HomeServe do and what makes it so great? Well, we're glad you asked!

We put people at the heart of everything we do. That's priority number one for all of us. For the nearly 5 million customers we serve, that means being there when they have an emergency home repair need, such as getting their a/c working, clearing their clogged pipes, or fixing broken electrical systems. With over 1,300 municipal and utility partners, that means providing their customers with access to affordable home repair plans, making it easier, faster and less expensive to have their home repair needs met. And for the more than 1,500 people working alongside us, it means fostering a rewarding, inclusive and challenging career experience that we think is second to none. At HomeServe, everyone is welcome. We know that having diverse teams has a positive impact on our work and ultimately helps us better serve our customers.

No matter your role at HomeServe, you're part of a growing team that's working to make home repairs and improvements easy.

Job Responsibilities:

The Director will be responsible for the delivery of IA's service streams, Internal Audit, Management Assurance and Advisory, and SOX compliance for HomeServe. Key responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead the execution of the annual risk-based audit plan for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes (financial, operational, information technology and regulatory) in place to manage significant risk exposures;

• Scheduling and conducting fieldwork, and providing supervision of other assigned auditors' fieldwork, and preparing and reviewing of working papers and draft audit reports, ensuring compliance with IA's audit methodology

• Liaising with other assurance providers

• Reporting audit findings to senior management and Brookfield Infrastructure internal audit

• Identify, understand, and assess processes and internal controls. Continually monitor and update the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, trends and developments, including to provide recommendations on additional controls or changes as necessary;

• Supervise special projects executed at the specific request of management, to report on aspects of the control environment (assurance) and to provide guidance on the design or implementation of governance, risk management and control processes (advisory);

• Build and lead SOX compliance program from an assurance perspective, liaising with external auditors, process owners and senior management;

• Manage and oversee auditors' performance, providing training and staff development, and ensuring right mix of skills are in place to execute audit projects, including co-sourcing with external subject matter experts when necessary; and

• Prepare presentations and other materials for audit committees

Requirements

• This is an on-site position, therefore candidates must be willing and able to work from the Norwalk, CT office 5 days a week

• A minimum of 7 years' experience with a mix of public accounting firm and corporate industry experience with emphasis on financial and operational controls;

• Bachelor's degree in accounting finance, business or related field;

• Relevant professional qualification such as CPA or CA

• Comprehensive knowledge of auditing practices, procedures and principles, sufficient to interpret and analyze complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways, including implementation and utilization of data analytics and automated audit management applications;

• Strong verbal and written communications skills with experience interacting and presenting to senior levels;

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations are considered an asset;

• Experience working in a lean environment and hybrid resourcing models (internal and co-sourcing); and

• Experience in service contract sector, or regulated industry, is preferred.

Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of auditing practices, procedures and principles, sufficient to interpret and analyze complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways;

• Strong understanding of Internal Controls over External Financial Reporting to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act

• Skills and knowledge should include an extensive understanding of financial, operational, IT and regulatory risks, and knowledge of IFRS;

• Good organizational, planning and project management skills, with the ability to drive multiple projects concurrently and to bring simplicity to the processes in enhance productivity;

• Strong written and verbal communications skills with experience interacting and presenting to senior management level personnel through, "jargon-free" communications;

• Strong negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict in order to achieve objectives;

• Ability to and maintain close attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture;

• Self-motivated and proactive, with respect to both managing workload and professional development;

• Ability to not only understand the "letter of the law" but have the ability to develop action plans and make recommendations to business leaders that are insightful and add value to the business; and

• Ability to build strong professional relationships with business group management through providing a value-added service.

In Return, We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Friendly, open and team oriented work atmosphere

• Excellent benefits including generous medical, vision, dental and life & disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with a company match

• Eligibility to enroll in up to two HomeServe coverage plans paid for by the company

Salary Range: $132,391 to $176,521

Annual Bonus Potential: 20%

HomeServe USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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