Director, Internal Audit
December 26, 2021
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
PRIMARY DUTIES
The Audit Director will interface with employees at all levels and will plan develop and lead complex audits throughout the year. This role will assist the VP in research and development of key strategic audit methodology directions. The role will also co-develop the first auditor program and proved direction on training for key guests. The role will also play a significant role in supporting the Sox tool and new ERP implementations. This role will report to the VP Internal Audit.
Key responsibilities in the role are:
• Responsible for preparing an initial annual internal audit plan to be presented to the VP Internal Audit and key members of Management for review and approval. In addition, to revise the plan as needed during the audit year. Included in this is preparation of an annual Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audit plan to be reviewed and approved by FTI Consulting's Chief Financial Officer.
• Responsible for gathering, analyzing and assisting the VP Internal audit in preparing for the meeting with FTI Consulting's Chief Executive Officer and other senior management professionals to advise on key findings and risks encountered during the audit year including key SOX testing results and recommendations
• Oversee financial and operational audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.
• Oversee the audits of financial and operational records of departments and operating entities with specific concentration on accounting controls and the accuracy of financial accounts.
• Lead the Internal Audit team in documenting businesses processes, risk assessments and detailed control procedures in conformity with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Prepare and submit audit findings and present to senior management and/or making recommendations to management.
• Identify and work with Management to implement process improvements that have a direct benefit to the business.
• Assist the VP Internal Audit and lead the department to effectively detect weaknesses in the control environment.
• Participate in policy development activities.
• Actively manage the process to follow up on audit recommendations to assess and report implementation status.
• Assist the VP Internal Audit in providing oversight of the execution of the annual internal audit plan by approximately 9 internal audit staff located in Bowie and Mclean. Current internal audits conducted per year are 35 to 40 as well as testing of 150-200 key controls under Sarbanes Oxley program
• Assist the VP Internal Audit in overseeing special projects related to risk and organization as requested by senior management
• Participate in due diligence reviews of potential acquisitions as needed
• Support the Chief Risk Officer's annual enterprise risk assessment
• Conduct career development supervisory activities of the internal audit staff including performance reviews and annual compensation reviews and recommendations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Internal Auditor certification
• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, but not required
• 10 years minimum in audit background, including both operational auditing as well as Sarbanes Oxley auditing
• 5 plus years of supervisory experience
• Ability to travel internationally, potentially up to 20%-30% travel at times
• Advanced experience with data mining/data analytics techniques and tools (Tableau/IDEA or ACL)
• Advanced experience in conducting complex internal investigations
• Advanced experience in performing Information Technology General Computer Controls audit procedures
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
PRIMARY DUTIES
The Audit Director will interface with employees at all levels and will plan develop and lead complex audits throughout the year. This role will assist the VP in research and development of key strategic audit methodology directions. The role will also co-develop the first auditor program and proved direction on training for key guests. The role will also play a significant role in supporting the Sox tool and new ERP implementations. This role will report to the VP Internal Audit.
Key responsibilities in the role are:
• Responsible for preparing an initial annual internal audit plan to be presented to the VP Internal Audit and key members of Management for review and approval. In addition, to revise the plan as needed during the audit year. Included in this is preparation of an annual Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audit plan to be reviewed and approved by FTI Consulting's Chief Financial Officer.
• Responsible for gathering, analyzing and assisting the VP Internal audit in preparing for the meeting with FTI Consulting's Chief Executive Officer and other senior management professionals to advise on key findings and risks encountered during the audit year including key SOX testing results and recommendations
• Oversee financial and operational audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations.
• Oversee the audits of financial and operational records of departments and operating entities with specific concentration on accounting controls and the accuracy of financial accounts.
• Lead the Internal Audit team in documenting businesses processes, risk assessments and detailed control procedures in conformity with Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• Prepare and submit audit findings and present to senior management and/or making recommendations to management.
• Identify and work with Management to implement process improvements that have a direct benefit to the business.
• Assist the VP Internal Audit and lead the department to effectively detect weaknesses in the control environment.
• Participate in policy development activities.
• Actively manage the process to follow up on audit recommendations to assess and report implementation status.
• Assist the VP Internal Audit in providing oversight of the execution of the annual internal audit plan by approximately 9 internal audit staff located in Bowie and Mclean. Current internal audits conducted per year are 35 to 40 as well as testing of 150-200 key controls under Sarbanes Oxley program
• Assist the VP Internal Audit in overseeing special projects related to risk and organization as requested by senior management
• Participate in due diligence reviews of potential acquisitions as needed
• Support the Chief Risk Officer's annual enterprise risk assessment
• Conduct career development supervisory activities of the internal audit staff including performance reviews and annual compensation reviews and recommendations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Internal Auditor certification
• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, but not required
• 10 years minimum in audit background, including both operational auditing as well as Sarbanes Oxley auditing
• 5 plus years of supervisory experience
• Ability to travel internationally, potentially up to 20%-30% travel at times
• Advanced experience with data mining/data analytics techniques and tools (Tableau/IDEA or ACL)
• Advanced experience in conducting complex internal investigations
• Advanced experience in performing Information Technology General Computer Controls audit procedures
POSITION CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
FTI Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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