Senior Consultant, Financial Operations – CAAT

Senior Consultant, Financial Operations - CAAT - 5

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: - Works with broad discretion as to work details on assignments of a varied and difficult nature. - Conducts project staff involved in the examination of a wide variety of activities. - Examines records, documents, methods, policies, costs, and other factors to determine if functional areas are conducting operations in accordance with established guidelines, policies, procedures, and governmental and legal requirements. - Coordinates the preparation of reports summarizing audit results. - Makes recommendations regarding corrective action and reviews audit findings with Managers. - Plans methods to be followed in the conduct of audits; recommends activities to be examined, the extent of examination, and establishes completion schedules. - Develops audit programs for specific audits or operating entities. - 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 Senior Consultant plays a supporting 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. 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: .Operates either in a team or independently in conducting 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%. .Actively participates in audit planning. Defines project scope and timeframe for approval by the Supervisor and/or Manager. Accountable for high-risk areas of audit engagement. Completes multiple audit areas simultaneously, often at different geographic locations. .Responsible for developing audit procedures. Applies appropriate audit procedures to areas reviewed to ensure that key controls are tested and all significant risks are addressed. .Prepares clear and well-organized audit workpapers that appropriately document the work performed. 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. .Interacts with all levels of management and Company employees. Conveys audit findings persuasively and confidently in meetings with local, Division, Corporate, and Internal Audit management. .Demonstrates subject matter expertise within certain Centers of Excellence .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 5-7 years related experience .Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance with solid academic credentials. .Minimum of 2-4 years experience required. To include either; .Knowledge of Comcast operations or; .Prior Big 4, large multi-national firm public accounting or corporate audit experience a plus. .Certification a plus (CPA, CIA or CISA) .Knowledge of personal computers and business software required. Comcast is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug-Free workplace employer.