DHO - Sr Auditor - Omaha, United States - Kiewit Corporation

Description

At Kiewit, risk management is a fundamental element of corporate governance and we are responsible for establishing and operating a strong risk management framework to protect our employees, partners and customers.

We are adding an Internal Audit Manager to manage enterprise wide risk-based audits across all markets for our North America business.

In this role, you will oversee our audit plan and a Risk analyst to analyze emerging major, global, dynamic risks that impact all aspects of our Engineering and Construction business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong auditor that is ready to take a step up into a leadership role and lead financial, operational, compliance and strategic audit initiatives.

District Overview
The scale of our operations is huge.

Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.

We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they're the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen.

We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won't find just anywhere.

We're always pushing new limits. You can too.
Location

This position is be based in our Omaha Nebraska headquarters with expected travel of up to 25% of the time around North America.

We are looking for local candidates for this position and will not be offering relocation.
Responsibilities
Carry out the vision and mission of internal audit to evaluate risk, perform audits, and offer solutions to our business partners
Perform internal financial, operational, compliance, and strategic home office-based audits
Independently plan and conduct home office engagements
Develop, manage and supervise staff auditors on home office engagements (generally 2-4 auditors)
Lead or assist with compliance and environmental audits
Review and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of home office-related internal controls
Gather and prepare audit documentation to support conclusions reached
Review audit documentation, workpapers, and reports prepared by staff auditors
Collect and analyze data to detect non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies
Draft reports related to audit results and recommend changes in financial, operational, compliance, or strategic activities and present to audit leadership
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting procedures
Examine whether the organization's objectives are reflected in its management activities and whether employees understand the objectives
Utilize automated workpaper software and other automated audit technology
Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of experience in accounting or finance departments, public accounting, or internal audit
Willingness to continuously assume more responsibility and prepare for advancement
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, U.S. GAAS, and controls framework
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with business partners at all levels of management
Critical thinking skills and the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to quickly grasp new ideas and processes
Ability to travel up to 25% to project and district sites within North America and Canada
Willingness to relocate in the future
One or more of the following designations are preferred: CPA, CIA, MBA, CFE

Other Requirements:
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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