Compliance Program Manager - NAES

Description

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

NAES is the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, operating more than 190 power plants throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the UK that span all technologies and provide over 50 GW of capacity. With the strength of 4000 people, our growing family of companies now addresses the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to supporting a culture with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We value individual differences in each other in an effort to create a brighter future in the power generation industry. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering an inclusive work environment, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Opportunity Summary

The Corporate Finance team is looking for a Compliance Program Manager to lead Enterprise-wide internal control projects with a focus on Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (JSOX) compliance activities. This role will work closely with the IC Director, business process owners and Company management. The Compliance Program Manager will enhance the JSOX program for a business segment, manage multiple deadlines and deliverables with limited supervision and work strategically and tactically to accomplish responsibilities.

Here's a look at some of the work you'll be performing:

• Lead and liaison with the Company’s power services, construction and fabrication business segments to coordinate all internal control and JSOX activities from the Company’s HQ in Issaquah, WA
• Manage all phases of the JSOX cycle: Planning & Scoping, Execution and Reporting
• Manage and mentor IC team direct reports
• Conduct company assessments and develop action plans to improve business processes and technology performance
• Partner with control owners to implement, maintain, and improve controls and control documentation, including opportunities for streamlining and automating control activities
• Provide guidance to process and control owners for proper control execution, audit evidence, and remediation
• Perform internal control test of design and operating effectiveness for both Finance and IT controls
• Conduct enterprise-wide internal controls training, including developing training materials and presenting to business stakeholders

Working Relationships

This role will work closely with the IC Director, business process owners and Company management.

Why you’re the perfect addition to our Team (about you):  

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study and a minimum 5 years of internal controls (auditing, risk management, etc.) or financial compliance experience (SOX, regulatory compliance, etc.), OR Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant professional certification(s); Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Prior experience in a public accounting firm, with a consulting company, or internal audit/SOX experience strongly desired
• Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) industry experience strongly desired
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey concepts clearly to peers and management
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system or other financially relevant systems
• Experience utilizing technology-based applications to perform analytical reviews
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) and experience with Visio and SmartSheet a plus
• Ability to travel (up to 10%), when travel restrictions and Company policy allows

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This role requires sitting/standing at a desk, using a computer workstation, the ability to handle long periods of screen time and typing. Regular working hours with the ability to travel (up to 10%) when travel restrictions and Company policy allows. Additional time may be required during periods of high workload and deadlines. A remote or hybrid schedule will be considered. 

Compensation

Initial starting compensation will range from $110,000 to $125,000

Fit for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the building.

Performance

All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time and to ensure the customer’s needs are being met. 

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times.  Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property.  Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures.  Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law. 

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