Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. **This position is posted as a hierarchy at the Sr. Auditor or Audit Consultant level. Successful candidate(s) will be hired at the level that is commensurate with their skills and experience** **Position Summary** Perform financial (including Sarbanes-Oxley testing), operational, contract, compliance, and special investigation audits, to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and control structure of operations with minimal guidance. Develop audit assignment objectives and scope, create a detailed audit program, conduct testing, and effectively communicate audit results, which may include clear and actionable recommendations, to clients. As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report recommendations to ensure that clients have completed agreed upon responsive action. **Essential Responsibilities** + With minimal guidance, perform internal audits - including operational, financial (including Sarbanes-Oxley), and special investigations. As necessary, lead multi-person assignments. This includes performing audits within hours and dates agreed upon in project management plan, being innovative, determining ways to creatively use data to better understand potential issues, creating audit workpapers that comply with department and IIA standards for content and quality, and providing clear and actionable recommendations to client management in verbal and/or written format. + Lead the evaluation of the Company's internal controls (including financial reporting controls relied upon for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance). Coordinate with business areas on documentation of processes and controls. Assess effectiveness of control design and operation. Assist business areas in improving controls. + Provide consultative services to business areas upon request. Develop and maintain relationships with audit clients in business areas. Develop understanding of business area risks, processes, and controls. Provide consultative advice and recommendations to business areas to improve processes and controls, and to address risks. + As necessary, perform follow-up on assigned audit report recommendations to ensure that clients have completed agreed upon responsive action. + Perform work each year on assigned department goals and participate on special projects underway by the department and/or the Company. Assist in identifying departmental process improvements and industry best practices that could provide additional benefits to the department. Provide guidance to internal auditors regarding department and company policies and procedures. **Sr. Auditor Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or related field or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) required. + Be willing to obtain a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or relevant professional credential within two years of hire. + Minimum of three years of relevant business experience - preferably in accounting or auditing. + Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus). + Understanding of auditing concepts and principles, and how to apply them. + Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. + Ability to travel domestically up to 20%. **Audit Consultant** **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's Degree in accounting or other business-related field required. + Must possess CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or relevant professional credential. + Minimum six years of business/industry experience. + Demonstrated experience, skills, and knowledge of assigned business areas. + Experience with systems and applications for data analytics (SAP a plus). + Understand internal control concepts and their practical application. + Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences and analyze complex business scenarios. + Ability to travel domestically up to 20%. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com . Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $69,700.00 to $99,100.00 per year This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. Deadline to Apply: 11/19/24 EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) **ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT** Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.