Director / VP Internal Audit

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Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com.

We are currently looking for a Director / VP Internal Audit for our Houston, TX office.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The primary scope of this role is to direct and manage the Internal Audit function by developing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based audit program to monitor and evaluate key financial, operational and compliance activities as well as organizational risks.  Working with the Audit Council and senior management, this role will have primary leadership responsibility for effective monitoring and evaluation of the system of financial and operating controls.  The role reports to the Audit Council with administrative oversight from the Chief Financial Officer. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General duties include:

• Preparing and presenting an annual entity-wide risk assessment to use as the basis for the annual audit plan.
• Developing and executing the internal audit program that addresses key financial and operational risks.
• Assessing the processes and documentation associated with the company’s system of internal controls over financial reporting, including testing on behalf of management in connection with the program, as well as compliance with industry regulations.
• Communicating audit exceptions and recommendations to improve processes.
• Preparing and submitting reports of audit results and following up to ensure remediation has been completed.
• Coordinating with leadership and external auditor regarding audit plans, activities, and findings.
• Updating the Audit Council in quarterly meetings.
• Overseeing and managing the internal audit budget.
• Consulting with leadership on the development of policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ensuring internal audit compliance with professional standards and practices.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of related experience in a progressive audit capacity.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk assessments and control environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of auditing standards, GAAP, PCAOB standards, SEC regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO Internal Control Integrated Framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of developing relationships at all levels in a corporate organization.
• Effective leadership of internal/external resources.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience in the energy and/or utilities industry – preferably midstream natural gas and liquids.
• Experience evaluating compliance with regulations for the midstream energy industry, including FERC, PHMSA, DOT, etc.
• Experience with auditing information technology systems and processes, including security.
• Experience with Oracle EBS and EPM.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance equivalent discipline.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

• CPA/CIA/CISA or equivalent
• MBA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire.

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.