Manager, Internal Audit at Plains

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Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing, and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipelines, terminals, storage facilities, and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins, transportation corridors and major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

The Internal Audit Manager role is strategically important for ensuring the quality, integrity, and efficiency of our audit operations and supporting the Company’s strategic objectives. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic entrepreneurial team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Opportunities for advancement include leadership roles within the Internal Audit department and cross-functional positions in other business areas of the company after three years of experience in our group.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, vacation time off, and free parking. Additionally, this position comes with the option of a hybrid work schedule, combining working in our Houston office with working remotely.

Essential Functions:

People

• Inspire, motivate, and guide team members towards achieving common objectives.
• Set a professional example and lead our efforts to foster a positive, open, and collegial work environment.
• Embrace and conduct all manner of staff administration, including helping team members establish annual performance goals, completing project performance evaluations, providing real-time performance feedback, mentoring seniors and staff auditors, and leading departmental training sessions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal audit clients and stakeholders, including other assurance providers and professional service firms.
• Seek to become an emerging leader of the organization.

Process

• Participate in annual audit planning risk assessments and work with Internal Audit Director and assist in creating the annual audit plan.
• Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley risk assessments and work with the SOX Compliance Program Audit Director to test and evaluate the applicable internalkey controls.
• Possess sound familiarity and proficiency using the Agile auditing approach.
• Work closely with the Internal Audit Director and clients to perform conduct project-level risk and control evaluations, define the audit scope and objectives, and design and perform appropriate test procedures.
• Conduct diverse types of audits, including compliance, financial, and operational audits, plus fraud investigations, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Schedule, start, monitor, manage, and complete engagements, sequentially or in parallel, as circumstances warrant, while adhering to internal audit’s methodology and quality control standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to adjust to a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex information and engage with stakeholders.

Systems

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Proficiency with other MS365 apps, including Teams and OneDrive, as well as MS Copilot, is a plus.
• Knowledge of the Workiva application is a plus

Qualifications/Additional Skills:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of applicable audit manager experience.
• CPA and/or CIA preferred.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas sector and/or pipeline industry is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the IIA’s Professional Practice Framework, including the new 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Public Accounting or industry audit background in audit is a plus.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

Travel is required; estimated to be 10% or less per annum (current US passport is required for travel to Canada)

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At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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