Manager, Internal Audit

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Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

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About the Job:

The Audit Manager reports directly to the VP of Internal Audit, assists the VP with ongoing responsibility for planning, directing, implementing, and monitoring various departmental procedures and systems. The manager ensures accuracy and consistency of the audit methodologies employed within the department. The manager has strong working knowledge and understanding of accounting and auditing, as well as commercial business, as it relates to Vulcan Materials.

The Audit Manager operates with general autonomy while reporting directly to the VP of Internal Audit. This position requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, an audit relevant certification (CPA, CIA, CISA and/or ACA) and typically requires 7+ years of related experience, including experience supervising audits and people.

What You'll Do:

• Manage multiple internal audit engagements and projects.
  
  
  
  • Provide functional leadership of the audit processes and ensure assigned audits are completed in compliance with department policies and procedures and ensure all audit objectives have been satisfied. Review, approve and manage progress against audit work plans, delegate appropriately, and provide flexible alternatives in order to manage multiple work assignments.
  • Roll-up-your-sleeves' attitude and a team player who embraces change and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure all audits are executed utilizing a consistent audit methodology, as defined in the Audit Manual.
  • Determine and approve the objective, scope, and general plan of each audit.
  • Manage audit scope, cost and schedule. Focus audit scope on higher risk areas. Manage costs and timeliness. Track project progress.
  • Know the business and understand key factors impacting the company. Align work with department and company strategy.
  • Follow up on action plans from management.
  • Maintains department's Audit Manual.
  
  
  
  
• Train, mentor, and coach audit staff members.
  
  
  
  • Coach and mentor audit staff to develop skill levels and auditing effectiveness.
  • Establish an atmosphere of trust, honesty, and respect among team members that encourages communication and allows the team to effectively accomplish assigned tasks within defined cost, schedule, and quality assurance requirements.
  
  
  
  
• Assist the VP of Internal Audit with on-going auditing, monitoring, and administrative responsibilities.
  
  
  
  • Assist the VP of Internal Audit to maintain and modify audit programs to ensure procedures are current and effective. Identify areas of opportunity to improve the department's functionality either administratively or operationally.
  • Communicate with the VP of Internal Audit any performance issues with regards to either personnel or audit practices to provide requisite constructive assessments.
  • Ensure adherence to department policies.
  • Participate in change design and assist in leading the communication and implementation of change initiatives.
  • Perform other administrative duties as delegated by the VP of Internal Audit.
  
  
  
  
• Review and finalize reporting, both written and oral, to key internal customers.
• Perform annual and on-going risk assessment activities as assigned.
  
  
  
  • Participate in the development of the annual risk-based plan. Understand business segments and associated risk(s).
  • Recommend adjustments to audit plan, during the course of the year, to focus on key risks.
  • Maintain continuous informal communications with business unit and/or project management to identify possible future audit risks or concerns.
  
  
  
  
• Often function as the most senior department representative to the audit client.
  
  
  
  • Cultivate relationships with clients. Involve key partners in the execution of audits and the resolution and reporting of findings.
  • Interact with all organizational units and levels, as well as others outside the organization - e.g., external auditors, attorneys.
  
  
  
  
• Assume primary role in recruiting and performance evaluation activities.
  
  
  
  • Lead in quarterly and annual job performance evaluations of staff members.
  • Participate in hiring and retaining high-quality audit staff.
  
  
  
  

Skills You'll Need:

• An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, IT, data analytics or other equivalent field.
  
• 7+ years of qualified audit or business process experience.
  
• Demonstrated ability to review audit's progress and conclude appropriately, based upon audit evidence reviewed, and make appropriate decisions under any particular circumstances.
  
• Demonstrated progress toward a professional designation.
  
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and written (English).
  
• Lead and work in a team environment.
  
• Advanced PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products and demonstrating progressive utilization of data analysis software.
  
• Knowledge of IT concepts.
  
• Ability to analyze business processes to recognize internal control, financial, and operational problems and develop feasible, cost effective recommendations for remediation.
  
• Ability to travel 30 - 50%, domestically and internationally.
  
• Willingness to comply with the Company's Code of Conduct policies and the Institute of Internal Auditor's International Professional Practices Framework Code of Ethics.
  
• Other Company requirements necessary for employment with Vulcan Materials.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

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.