Position Title: Sr Internal Auditor- Operational Audit (P3)

 

Company Summary 

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.       

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

 

Role Description

Perform audit and consulting assignments requiring the application of auditing principles; including audit planning, testing, documentation, and communication of results. Position reports to an Internal Audit Manager or the Director, Internal Audit, while providing supervision to peer or staff Internal Auditors on engagements assigned as lead.

 

Responsibilities

Perform assignments requiring understanding and application of audit principles, practices and concepts. Plan financial, operational and SOX related audits and determine the extent of audit testing and audit work paper content. Review transactions, documents, records, reports, and procedures and prepare prescribed audit work papers that record and summarize the data resulting from the assigned audit. Provide consulting services to management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company’s processes. Discuss audit findings with appropriate personnel to verify facts. Summarize audit findings and assist in the preparation of formal audit reports. Assist management, to the extent allowed by professional standards, with the implementation of audit recommendations as requested. Upon engagement assignment as lead auditor; assign, supervise, direct, counsel and instruct assistants assigned to the audit or consulting engagement. Upon engagement assignment as support auditor; support lead auditor with planning, testing, and thorough documentation of results. Perform special audit and consulting assignments. Assist in coordinating efforts with external auditors and/or co-source partners.

 

Expectations

Excellent communication skills Critical thinker Detail oriented and thorough Organized and able to meet deadlines Confident and able to ask questions Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Flexibility regarding priorities and work assignments Ability to supervise, develop and counsel internal audit staff

 

 Education/Certifications  

Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree a plus, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred

 

Experience/Minimum Requirements  

Three (3) or more years of public accounting and/or internal audit department experience Operational auditing and/or SOX compliance experience a plus Fraud investigation experience a plus Experience in using data analytics tools (ACL or IDEA) a plus

 

Organizational Relationship    

Reports to: Manager- Internal Audit or Vice President, Internal Audit

  

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

  

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel. 

 

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