If you are a current Vulcan Materials employee, please apply with your personal email address. Job Description
Summary Description of Position
This position is responsible for directing the activities, initiatives and strategy of the internal audit function for Vulcan Materials Company. This function is designed to examine, measure, and evaluate the Company’s internal controls for compliance with established policies and procedures. Additionally, the position is responsible for identifying and assisting in documenting existing internal finance and disclosure controls, implementing and documenting new internal controls, and establishing an internal monitoring function to audit the company’s compliance with such internal controls. This role is a key member of the CFO staff and works closely in partnering with senior leaders throughout the company to assess the Vulcan Material’s processes for identifying and managing business risks and delivering organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Experience:
At least five years of experience working for one of the big four accounting firm
At least 10 years of managerial experience in an Internal Audit leadership role for companies with revenues in excess of $1 billion
Manufacturing accounting and audit experience is required
Solid knowledge and experience with regulatory rules and requirements affecting the internal auditing and accounting professions (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)
Prior experience with Oracle applications is desired, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient with mapping/designing optimized business processes.
Demonstrated project management skills, including managing an audit project plan from beginning to end, bringing to resolution audit issues
Ability to communicate and present complex audit issues efficiently and effectively with all levels of management up to Board of Directors, external auditors, and all functions of the company.
Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to act independently.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage its risks and opportunities
Must be thoroughly familiar with internal auditing and accounting principles, risk and control principles, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and GAAP
Must be a strategic, critical, innovative thinker with strong leadership capabilities and a progressive track record in audit, risk and compliance
A self-starter who is organized, intuitive and a collaborative problem-solver with the ability to be effective in a complex environment
Must have the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity and business ethics
Applies knowledge of professional standards as established by recognized authorities, including the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Information Systems Audit and Control Association , to improve the quality and coverage of internal audits.
Broad-based business knowledge including financial/operational practices and procedures from a manufacturing operations perspective
Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture
In-depth knowledge of internal audit practices and principles
Ability to work in a stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making Essential Functions
Establishes the strategic direction of the Internal Audit Department;
Establishes a risk-based audit plan consistent with company goals, monitors and reports progress against this plan;
Directs the planning, execution and documentation of all operational, financial, and IT audit activities;
Oversees the performance of audit work, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures;
Coordinates timing of Internal Audit work with the process owners;
Coordinates with the external auditors on the financial statement and SOX audits to maximize reliance of Internal Audit work;
Directs, recommends and implements methodology changes to improve internal audit efficiencies and address changes in internal audit standards and regulatory requirements;
Monitors regulatory environment for risks that may impact the company ;
Participates in annual risk assessment;
Serves as a technical resource internal audit, SOX and loss prevention matters;
Oversees special investigations, advisory projects, management requests and other ad-hoc projects;
Evaluates accounting practices, financial reporting and internal controls of the company;
Reports periodically to Senior Management and the Audit Committee regarding Internal Audit activities. Clearly articulates the risks and includes recommendations which are pragmatic and actionable;
Maintains a system to monitor the disposition of audit findings communicated to management;
Provides oversight of staff and managers including talent acquisition, retention, development, and performance evaluation. Ensures adequate department resources to execute the Internal Audit activities;
Implements tools which leverage technology to gain efficiency in routine areas.
Manages SOX compliance efforts used to support management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting. Assists external auditors with interim, year-end, and Sarbanes-Oxley assessments.
Leads and/or participates on special projects to provide value-add to the business, enhance management’s risk management and/or compliance processes, or improve departmental operations.
Leads and/or participates in investigation efforts, ensuring investigations are comprehensive, balanced, with objectively presented findings considering broader business implications.
Prepares and manages the department budget
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, Skills Required
Bachelor’s Degree in either Computer Science and/or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting or Finance is required. An MBA in finance or any other equivalent degree is also required.
Must have CPA, CISA or CIA.
Highly desirable, one or more of the following technology or audit related professional certifications:
Certified Public Accounting (CPA)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Risk and Information Systems Control – CRISC
Global Certified Management Accountant – GCMA
Other Requirements
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Visio. Preferable to have experience with ACL and/or IDEA software.
Local and national travel by automobile and periodic travel by airline up to 40%
Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology
Must be able to sit for long periods of time
Behavioral Expectations
High Integrity : Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.
Good Judgment : Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the “big picture” and the ramifications of one’s actions.
Self-Motivated: Initiates and takes action before being required to do so. Collaborates with others to address issues that arise.
Business Understanding: Thorough understanding of the business purpose. Recognizes business constraints – what is and is not possible at certain times or in certain positions.
Credibility: Follows through with commitments and solves problems in a timely fashion.
Respectful: Treats other employees or customers with courtesy, dignity and respect.
Critical Competencies
Leadership Skills: Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities.
Results Oriented : Sets challenging goals (individual and organizational) and tracks performance, and ensures that all projects/tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
Communication Skills : Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid and consistent manner.
Human Resources Development: Gives honest, straight-forward, and timely feedback; recognizes and rewards people for positive changes.
Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Posting Date
11/21/2019
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