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Director of Internal Audit

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Director of Internal Audit will provide overall direction for the day-to-day activities of the internal audit team and strategic oversight of internal audit processes. This position will be responsible for leading auditing projects, recommending new and improved controls and presenting information to senior management and/or the Board of Directors as needed. In addition, as a leader within the finance team, this role will be involved in various initiatives to improve efficiency and implement best practices by serving as a business advisor throughout the organization. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Autonomy and Decision Making: Makes complex decisions on most tasks and consults senior management as needed
Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

INTERNAL AUDIT LEADERSHIP – CORE

Establishes annual audit plan based on the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) methodology in coordination with executive leadership, provides vision and direction to recurring and ad-hoc audit work
Manages completion of annual audit plan, measures progress and proposes revisions to reflect changing priorities
Provides guidance to senior leadership on matters relating to compliance, corrective action plans and risk mitigation strategies
Meets regularly with Audit Committee, makes presentations reporting on any concerns, accomplishments and ongoing projects. Presents the annual audit plan for review, approval and funding
Interacts with trade partners and project management to resolve discrepancies with audit findings
Guide the development, initiation, maintenance and revision of policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical or improper conduct
Identifies financial and operational process improvement opportunities, balancing improvement requests from the business with internal capacity
Acts as highest point of escalation for conflicts and/or disagreements with audit recommendations
Acts as a liaison with external auditors, organizing and managing internal resources to support the annual external audit
Maintains awareness of new and emerging trends within the internal audit industry, implementing new technologies and best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability of processes

Financial Leadership

Owns comprehensive financial responsibility (e.g., financial plans, budgets, forecasts) for an entire work program to minimize risk and variance, and to maximize contributions to company revenue and margin
Directs and oversees financial management across one or more levels of employees to optimize financial results for the work program
Reviews and assesses financial data, reports and records. Ensures employee compliance with related procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations
Creates and communicates financial targets and goals in order to accomplish broader financial objectives
Proactively monitors and interprets ongoing financial performance and responds strategically. Assesses and mitigates financial risks
Translates broad corporate financial plans, targets and KSIs into plans and targets specific for the work program. Contributes to corporate planning, budgeting and issue resolution
Develops business plans and makes operational decisions in light of broader financial goals and constraints
Performs special projects and other duties as requested by senior leadership

Leading Others

Inspires and facilitates an environment of effective communication, teamwork and recognition throughout the work program
Models and establishes a culture of safety, quality, productivity, performance and alignment with company values
Resolves complex and sensitive issues, coaching others towards effective problem solving, continuous improvement and problem prevention
Communicates vision and strategy, articulating the relationship between corporate plans and the goals and performance of the work program and individual employees. Leads and inspires team performance and productivity in alignment with broader work program and corporate goals and plans
Oversees both short-term and long-range operational planning and resource management through one or more levels of direct reports to optimize productivity and results that are aligned with corporate strategy and objectives
Develops and implements a range of talent management strategies and activities across the work program, such as evaluating and managing performance, building bench strength, providing formal and informal feedback, recruiting and staffing, employee learning and development, addressing complex employee relations risks and issues, workforce planning and compensation management, etc.
Provides feedback and coaching to support team and individual employee performance, learning and career development
Coaches direct reports on a variety of management and HR processes in order to develop effective managers
Serves as a change agent by supporting corporate and work program change initiatives. Develops plans to support corporate change management strategies in order to lead and manage change within the work program
Leads, supports and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understands JE Dunn’s policy of non-discrimination and ensures positive, proactive implementation throughout the organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Strong executive presence with the ability to effectively deliver strategic messages to executive leadership
Knowledge of data analytics tools such as Power BI
Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and techniques, including data analytics and emerging AI capabilities
Proficiency in MS Office with strong Excel skills
Ability to establish a high degree of accountability across the organization
Ability to assess and optimize project productivity
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned
Conducts actions in a professional and unbiased manner
Complies with all company and site policies and best practice standards
Continuously develops proficiency and understanding in the role
Maintains a professional appearance and workspace
Participates in and complies with all company safety and quality programs and procedures
Utilizes relevant JE Dunn technology to support all assigned responsibilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field (Required)
Advanced degree such as an MBA or similar (Preferred)
In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered

Experience

10+ years of experience in public accounting or auditing (Required)
5+ years of experience leading and developing professional teams within a large organization (Preferred)

Working Environment

Valid and unrestricted drivers license required
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
Normal office environment
Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
May require periods of travel

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts