Senior Compliance Internal Auditor, Temp

Pattern Energy is seeking a Senior Compliance Internal Auditor to support the VP of Internal Audit and Chief Compliance Officer. The role involves developing a risk-based compliance audit plan, performing internal control testing, and advising on compliance issues. Responsibilities include leading research on compliance trends, presenting findings, and collaborating with management to improve processes. Candidates should have relevant experience and knowledge of compliance standards in the renewable energy sector.
About the position

The Senior Compliance Internal Auditor's role is to support the VP of Internal Auditor and Chief Compliance Officer and the Director of Internal Audit in identifying risk and managing audits over Patterns fast-growing business. This position involves participating in the development and execution of a flexible, risk-based annual compliance audit plan, performing internal control testing, and maintaining a current compliance audit universe. The auditor will also lead the research of compliance issues and trends, formulate recommendations, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements.

Responsibilities
• Participate in the development and execution of a flexible, risk-based annual compliance audit plan and performing internal control testing.
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• Participate in the enterprise IT risk assessments, apply critical thinking and analysis, and assist in communicating risks to internal stakeholders globally.
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• Lead the research of compliance issues and trends, formulate recommendations and solutions to support conclusions, and provide practical advice for corrective action, innovation, and continuous process improvements.
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• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership teams.
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• Secure management action plans for remediation and monitor remediation progress and timeliness.
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• Lead the evaluation of new compliance processes, policies and systems that improve organization efficiency and effectiveness and enhance compliance risk mitigation activities.
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• Develop productive business partner relationships and proactively interact with key management personnel at all levels to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business process improvements.
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• Participate in executing internal audit team wide compliance training on topics of need.
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• Seamlessly liaise with external auditors in connection with compliance process and controls discussions.
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• Invest in understanding Pattern's business and the renewable energy industry to better identify areas of need and opportunities to advise.
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• Lead ad-hoc programs and initiatives to provide advisory insights.
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• Responsible for ensuring compliance audits are performed within budget.

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
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• CISA, CPA, CIA, etc.
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• Proven experience that emphasizes knowledge of standard compliance areas within the Renewable Industry.
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• Strong knowledge of compliance standards related to but not limited to (FERC, NERC, ESG, CFTC, FCPA, Data Privacy).
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• 5-10 years of Compliance Audit experience.
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• Preferably comes from multinational corporate environment and/or Big 4.
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• Experience in auditing at a global company with international locations is preferred.
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• Research and interpret current and pending governmental laws, regulations, industry standards, and contracts to communicate compliance requirements.
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• Strong understanding of internal controls, operational processes, and risk management principles.
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• Evaluate & audit compliance programs and processes to mitigate risks.
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• Collaborate with business leaders to review compliance risk findings and implement solutions.
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• Strong project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple audits concurrently.
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• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
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• Ability to discuss complex issues with any level of management and influence perspectives.
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• Renewable energy industry experience is preferred.
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• Energy Trading exposure is preferred.
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• NERC/FERC auditing experience is preferred.
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• Ability to travel approximately 15%.

Nice-to-haves
• Renewable energy industry experience.
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• Energy Trading exposure.
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• NERC/FERC auditing experience.

Benefits
• The expected starting hourly pay range for this role is $45.00 - $60.00 USD.