Internal Audit/Risk Analyst IV-Senior/ III - Energy Northwest

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! _We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business._ The internal auditor / risk analyst position supports the Enterprise Risk Management and Corporate Finance team. Direct responsibilities include process mapping, risk identification, and recommendation of control development related to information systems and data. This includes end-to-end process mapping and risk identification, with recommendation for appropriate controls and risk mitigation actions; and evaluation and recommendation on data and system governance and controls to ensure a trusted reporting and analytical capability. **GENERAL SUMMARY** Lead ongoing management of the agency wide Internal Audit Program in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and agency procedural guidance, and support the Enterprise Risk Management program. Specifically, individual will provide direction , advise, monitor, report, and execute various program activities in accordance with defined laws, standards and procedure requirements. Additional direct responsibilities will include: development and execution of the annual internal audit plan, addressing emergent audit requests, ensuring program objectives and goals are being met, advising on effective implementation of program requirements, staying informed on industry and discipline guidance, and development and maintenance of a risk assurance map. This employee will conduct analysis, generate reports, generate presentations, provide presentations to all levels of management including up to the Executive Board when asked. This employee will be responsible for program level decisions in both internal controls and risk, ensuring an effective level of engagement with the organization and ensuring an effective cross-functional relationship with the Administrative Auditor. **PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES** Under the direction of the department manager & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) supervisor, implement the organization's internal audit program requirements in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of the organization. Under the direction of the department manager & ERM Supervisor, support implementation of the organization's enterprise risk management program in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of the organization. Principal accountabilities includes the following: (1) Develop policies and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of risk & control related information; (2) Establish, communicate, and facilitate the use of appropriate risk & control methodologies, tools, and techniques; (3) Collect, evaluate, and maintain data related to risk management; (4) Work with EN business units to establish, maintain, and continuously improve risk management capabilities. (5) Conduct audits and analysis as planned or requested and subsequently generate and present audit reports, (6) conduct audit follow-ups, (7) conduct small and large group trainings or workshops, (8) interact and coordinate with the Executive Board Auditor and Executive Board point of contact, (9) Maintain retention of audit records in accordance with Energy Northwest and State requirements, (10) Provide oversight and direction to risk/audit/activity specific matrixed employees or contractors as applicable (11) Monitor effectiveness of program (12) Ensure continuous improvement and alignment with the industry and/or discipline standards, (13) Conduct special studies/projects and their deliverables as assigned. Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated. Must support the biennial refueling outage. **REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE** **Internal Audit/ Risk Analyst IV- Senior** Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field and 10 years of progressive experience and responsibility working in internal audit, external audit, risk management and/or process improvement. Three of the ten years should be in a senior, lead, supervisory or management position; **OR** an AA degree and 12 years of progressive experience and responsibility working in internal audit, external audit, risk management and/or process improvement, **OR** a High School Diploma or GED and 14 years of progressive experience and responsibility working in internal audit, external audit, risk management and/or process improvement. A master's degree in business administration or finance from an accredited college or university can be substituted for two years of experience. **Internal Audit/ Risk Analyst III** Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field and seven years of progressive experience and responsibility working in internal audit, external audit, risk management and/or process improvement, **OR** an AA degree and 9 years of progressive experience and responsibility working in internal audit, external audit, risk management and/or process improvement, **OR** a High School Diploma or GED and 11 years of progressive experience and responsibility working in internal audit, external audit, risk management and/or process improvement. A master's degree in business administration or finance from an accredited college or university can be substituted for two years of experience. **This position is open until filled.** **Pay Range:** **Internal Audit/ Risk Analyst IV Senior Salary:** $119,107 - $178,661 **Midpoint** : $148,884 **Internal Audit/ Risk Analyst III Salary:** $103,563 - $155,345 **Midpoint:** $129,454 Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. **Incentive Compensation** This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals. **Benefits** Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. EEO is the law, click here to learn more (http://www.energy-northwest.com/whoweare/joinourteam/Documents/EEO%20is%20the%20Law%20poster.pdf) .