Mgr Internal Controls

Pay Grade

18

The 12-month service requirement for CPS Energy employees has been waived for this role. Those interested may apply regardless of time in service with CPS Energy.

Position Summary

This position resides within the Enterprise Risk Management & Solutions (ERMS) Division at CPS Energy and provides leadership and overall management for the CPS Energy Internal Controls Program. The position will mature the Internal Controls Program, including fostering awareness and education related to internal controls across the organization, identifying internal controls to build a control repository and assist in monitoring controls as the second line of defense. This position will collaborate with all areas of the organization to improve the documentation, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls including internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), information technology general controls (ITGC) and operational controls related to enterprise risks.   The position builds cross functional partnerships by standardizing and formally documenting internal controls using an established framework, with the goal of having a central library within Enterprise Risk Management of functioning controls across CPS Energy and provides comprehensive program management oversight designed to advance the maturity of CPS Energy’s governance, risk and compliance framework.  Additionally, this position also supports the Controller to conduct the Management Financial Responsibility & Disclosure Certification process in support of the annual financial statements and any financing transactions. Furthermore, the position collaborates with Integrated Security to manage the mitigating controls over Segregation of Duties (SOD) risks across the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Provides leadership and consulting to areas across CPS Energy ensuring internal controls have been established and are designed effectively.
Provides proactive advisory services to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of evaluating risk & internal controls.
Builds cross functional partnerships to formally document internal controls using established frameworks, with the goal of establishing a controls central library.
Aligns and partners with Enterprise Risk on assessing the risk and controls environment of the organization and proactively looks to improve risk and controls culture.
Strategically aligns with Internal Audit to mature the control environment and develop a formal Internal Control Program.
Develops curriculum and facilitates internal control, risk, fraud, waste and abuse training for the organization.
Continues to develop and mature the internal controls framework.
Leads the Management Financial Responsibility & Disclosure Certification Process in support of the enterprise annual financial statements and various financing transactions.
Partners and collaborates with Integrated Security to ensure the SOD risks and mitigations in SAP and other IT systems are managed and effective.
Facilitates improvements in processes, procedures and controls within the organization through internal control engagements
Supports the development of internal controls for grant funded projects subject to Federal regulations.
Prepares presentation materials for Board of Trustee meetings highlighting risks and internal controls.
Communicates effectively at all levels of the organization and externally.
Create and support an internal controls escalation process to report control deficiencies to leadership.
Tracks and manages budget expectations
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related business field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other related finance, risk or internal controls certification.
• Experience in an internal controls function and/or a public accounting firm with strong internal controls background
• Proficient in SAP

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands