The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI, www.epri.com ) conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public.

An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment.

Manager, Internal Audit (Palo Alto, CA or Knoxville, TN) The Position: The Corporate Internal Audit Manager, reporting to the Director of Compliance, is responsible for developing and executing audits of designated operations and financial systems of the Electric Power Research Institute to ensure the Institute's compliance with its operating, financial and legal policies and procedures, including internal controls.

Provide support to the Financial and A-133 Audit process.

The ability to assess the quality of internal controls and to recommend amendments when appropriate is important.

Other key audit areas may include: US export controls, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, expense controls, and Federal Acquisition Regulations, and OMB Circulars A-110, A-122, and A-133 among others.

The Manager oversees a small staff, and must be able to provide direction, guidance and learning opportunities to that staff.

The ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships across the Institute, based on mutual respect and clear communications, is essential.

This position requires seasoned business judgment and as well as demonstrated audit and communication skills.

Job Functions: Based on the results of enterprise risk management, senior management review and guidance of the Director of Compliance, develop the annual audit plan and manage the execution of such plan.

Examine the Institute's system of internal controls and develop appropriate audit strategies using a risk based framework; monitor the internal control environment and advise management on the implications of process changes.

Perform additional ad hoc assurance and consulting engagements, as requested.

Effective communication of audit results, with an emphasis on corrective action, assisting the Director of Compliance to keep the Audit Committee and senior management informed of internal audit findings and developments.

Support to the Financial and A-133 Audits, coordinate the internal audit reviews and key controls list with external auditors.

Oversee and mentor internal audit staff.

Stay abreast of new legislation and regulatory requirements and communicate their impact on the Institute to management.

The Ideal Candidate: Possesses significant experience both in financial and operational audits and in implementation of enterprise risk management.

Knowledge of government compliance issues is highly desirable.

Experienced or knowledgeable in non-profit organization audit requirements.

Stays abreast of industry trends and practices.Can perform/manage multiple tasks with limited direction/supervision, yet knows when to ask for guidance.

Must have superior judgment and the ability to distinguish the important from the unimportant.

Experience with DCAA auditing standards and the A-133 Audit process is highly desirable.

Must have strong ethics and concise communication skills, enabling the Director of Compliance to keep the Audit Committee informed of developments in the internal audit arena.

Must be able to deal with sensitive internal situations, maintain confidentiality, recommend solutions to eliminate the causes of audit findings.

Education Level and Years of Experience: Holds a Bachelors in Finance or related fields.

An MBA or advanced degree in relevant field preferred.Has current CPA or CIA license/certification.Has 7-10 years of audit-related experience, preferably both in a Big 4 audit firm and in a corporate internal audit environment.

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

Note: To ensure compliance with US export controls, please indicate your US citizenship or (for foreign citizens) your US visa/immigration status in your resume or cover letter.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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