Senior Internal Auditor - Hybrid - Viad

Overview

THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION

 PHOENIX, AZ, DENVER, CO OR LAS VEGAS, NV

 

Viad is an international experiential services company with operations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, continental Europe and the United Arab Emirates. We generate revenue and shareholder value through two main business units: GES and Pursuit. GES is a global, full-service live events company offering a comprehensive range of services to the world's leading brands and event organizers. Pursuit is a collection of iconic destination travel experiences that showcase the best of Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks. Viad is an S&P SmallCap 600 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:VVI). If you’ve worked in a typical corporate environment, the culture at Viad might surprise you. The concepts of Integrity and Authenticity are at the heart of everything here. We put truth above politics. When something’s not working, we say so. When something’s working beautifully, we recognize it. Result: a workplace that runs on integrity and mutual support. It’s a workplace where you can feel secure being yourself and sharing your perspective. This is a group that pulls together, and works for each other’s success. Our words are backed up by our actions; we care about each other as well as our customers and vendors. It’s no accident that so many of our employees have been here for years. This is a great place to be.

 

Be challenged with participating in audits of Viad Corp and subsidiary companies; plans, performs and supervises the completion of audits; conducts special studies, work flow simplification studies and investigations as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and appraises the adequacy and effectiveness of accounting, financial and operating controls and operations to ascertain compliance with established corporate policies, plans and procedures.
• Assists in auditing Financial and IT general computer controls in order to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
• Participates in information technology audits of Viad Corp and its subsidiaries; plans, performs audits; conducts special projects and investigations as assigned.
• Coordinates efforts with the company’s external auditors.
• Coordinates information technology audits with internal and external resources.
• Participates in audits of Viad Corp and its subsidiaries; plans, performs audits; conducts special projects and investigations as assigned.
• Plans, records and budgets time expended on each phase of the audit program and explains variances.
• Reviews internal controls to identify potential control weaknesses in systems or processes to be reviewed.
• Determines the reliability and integrity of the financial operating data provided to management.
• Ascertains that corporate assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses and that all liabilities are recorded.
• Assists in auditing Financial and IT general computer controls in order to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
• Participates in information technology audits of Viad Corp and its subsidiaries; plans, performs audits; conducts special projects and investigations as assigned.
• Coordinates efforts with the company’s external auditors.
• Performs and documents information technology general computer control walkthroughs.
• Plans and prepares the scope of the audit and develops programs and procedures to accomplish the audit objectives of Viad Corp operating companies Coordinates efforts with the company’s external auditors.
• Schedules and controls work flow, supervises and coordinates assigned staff in performance of audits, monitors quantity and quality of work, and trains less experienced staff members on assigned audits.
• Reviews working papers for evidence of sufficient documentation to accomplish the audit scope and objectives.
• Presents audit findings and applicable recommendations to the Chief Audit Executive, Audit Manager, and auditee for review.
• Provides constructive suggestions and recommendations to managers and professionals in the corporation and subsidiaries to facilitate the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
• Prepares concise, written audit reports, including audit findings and summaries, as well as pertinent comments and recommendations for improvement in both financial and operational areas.
• Conducts special studies and investigations and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting , Finance, Information Systems or equivalent
• Four to Five years recent experience in internal auditing or public accounting
• Travel and recreation, business services, or manufacturing experience and big four experience a plus.
• ITGC audit experience
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Self motivated
• Flexibility to travel up to 20%
• International travel required
• CPA, CIA, CISA preferred

EEO Information

We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members’ own uniqueness.