Utility Audit Manager


Dallas
Permanent
$100,000 - $150,000 USD a year
Risk Management
PR/604492_1788537423
Utility Audit Manager

A growing infrastructure and energy organization is seeking an experienced audit and risk professional to help lead its Internal Audit function. This position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide risk management, operational improvement initiatives, governance programs, and strategic advisory projects while working closely with executive leadership.
This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who enjoys moving beyond traditional compliance-focused auditing and partnering with business leaders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive organizational effectiveness.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of Internal Audit, mentoring audit staff, and helping the organization leverage data, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance audit capabilities.|

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit Leadership

  • Support the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan across the organization
  • Lead operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements
  • Oversee audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities
  • Review workpapers and ensure audit quality and consistency
  • Communicate key risks and recommendations to senior leadership

Risk & Advisory

  • Partner with business leaders to identify emerging risks and opportunities for process improvement
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control practices
  • Provide consultative insight on strategic initiatives and operational challenges
  • Perform enterprise risk assessments and support ongoing risk monitoring activities

Technology & Analytics

  • Collaborate with technology and business teams on technology risk and control assessments
  • Support the use of data analytics, continuous monitoring, automation, and innovative audit techniques
  • Evaluate opportunities to improve audit efficiency through technology-enabled solutions
  • Stay informed on emerging trends related to cybersecurity, automation, AI, and digital transformation

Team Leadership

  • Coach, mentor, and develop audit professionals
  • Support staff career growth and technical development
  • Foster a collaborative and solutions-oriented team culture
  • Help drive continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Progressive experience within Internal Audit, Risk Management, Controls, Compliance, or Risk Advisory environments
  • Experience leading audit engagements and managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Prior people leadership, coaching, or team management experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence business leaders and build trusted relationships

Certifications (Preferred)

  • CPA
  • CIA
  • CISA
  • CRMA

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