Engagement Manager, Financial Operations – CAAT

Engagement Manager, Financial Operations - CAAT -

With offices in Philadelphia, PA, Los Angeles, CA and Denver, CO, Comcast's Assurance and Advisory Team (CAAT) is a partner to Comcast's individual businesses, including Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal, Comcast-Spectacor, and all corporate functions. CAAT independently helps these groups assess risk and improve the effectiveness of their business, financial and technology processes and internal controls. This involves assessing the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and processes, the efficiency of operations, and compliance with laws and regulations, including deterring and investigating fraud. We are a diverse group looking for strategic thinkers and analytical problem-solvers who have a strong desire to grow their careers within a world-class organization. We encourage professional development and provide career path options both within the CAAT group and out into adjacent business units. Tasks: - Assists in the design, development, and maintenance of a comprehensive corporate audit plan. - Reviews or prepares details of plans for performing individual systems-related audits including objectives, procedures, budgets, and schedules. - Manages the activities of assigned audit team members by clarifying audit objectives, approving individual procedures, interpreting policy, and assisting in the resolution of unusual technical problems. - Leads the presentation and review of audit findings with key members of operating management. - Recommends and explores alternative courses of action for correcting control weaknesses, resolving operating problems, or improving performance. - Analyzes actions initiated or proposed in response to audit recommendations. Monitors the completion of corrective actions and, as necessary, advises management of non-compliance. - Manages the life cycle of technology audits, which assess the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of technology controls. Ensures proper focus, pace, and execution of all audit activities. - Establishes working relationships with key technology personnel throughout the Company to sufficiently to gain respect and understanding while maintaining an objective focus. - Manages Internal Audit resources throughout each project, including the on the job training and development of Internal Audit staff. - Contributes in areas such as recruiting, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, etc. - Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance. - Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary. - Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The Engagement Manager plays a leading role in all phases of the audit cycle (planning, execution, reporting, and follow up). Demonstrates professional curiosity and aptitude to learn new skill sets. Is committed to continuous improvement and embraces leading practices and tools creating value for the business by focusing on impactful risks and providing cost-effective innovative solutions. Ensures timely, direct and relevant communication with Audit and client management. Fosters a team oriented environment on each audit assignment. Maintains a customer focus on each engagement. Responds to changes in workload and/or focus of work by modifying actions to suit business needs. Exemplifies the highest degree of trust and integrity by continually upholding the principles of professional standards. Core Responsibilities: .Responsible for supervising the work of the Internal Audit staff during on-site operational and financial audits of varying complexity and scope at the corporate, division, regional, and local level. Out-of-town travel approximately 50%. .Proactively leads audit planning efforts. Defines project scope and timeframe for approval by Manager and/or Director. Ensure audits are resourced properly. Accountable for individual audit execution. .Responsible for developing audit procedures. Ensures that fieldwork is properly conducted and completed in accordance with the audit plan, staff is supervised, their work reviewed, follow-up work performed as necessary and that findings are communicated to Audit and client management. .Coaches auditors and helps them to resolve issues with client. Provides guidance and development to the staff as appropriate. .Communicates audit status to the client and Audit management. .Reviews audit workpapers to ensure they are clear and well-organized and that they appropriately document the work performed. Ensures that key controls are tested and all significant risks are addressed. Formulates appropriate conclusions regarding the adequacy of internal controls and procedures based on knowledge of Comcast operations and the audit work performed. .Applies problem-solving methods and data analysis to identify business issues. Writes clear meaningful audit comments and recommendations for action by management. Ensures audit reports are developed timely and with high quality. .Interacts with all levels of management and Company employees. Conveys audit findings persuasively and confidently in meetings with local, Division and Corporate management. .Ensure audits are closed timely and effectively (e.g. work paper review, management action plans, client survey, database closure). .Identifies and communicates leading practices. .Provides timely performance feedback to audit team members. Ensures Audit management is aware of the feedback provided. .Actively pursues Center of Excellence expertise in alignment with career goals. .Pursues continuous professional development through training, certifications and education. .Performs special audits and related duties, as assigned. .Considered an expert in the tools / framework and audit process. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement to audit methodology, tools and training. .Actively participates in Comcast and other external community activities / service. Required Skills: Requirements: - Bachelors Degree or Equivalent - Accounting, Finance - - Generally requires 6-9 years related experience .Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance, with solid academic credentials. .Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience. To include either; .Knowledge of Comcast operations or; .Combination of public accounting and/or internal audit experience. .Certification (CPA, etc.) or Advanced degree (e.g. Masters Degree) a plus. .Knowledge of personal computers and business software required. .Comfortable with the use of data analytics (e.g., ACL, Sequel). Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free workplace employer.