Share Email Opening Title Financial Internal Sr. Auditor (Rockville, MD)  About the Organization Standard Solar, Inc. is a national leader in the full-service development, construction, integration, financing and installation of solar electric systems. Dedicated to making Distributed Generation ('DG') solar solutions more accessible, the company is leading the way to energy independence. We are committed to offering responsible and energy cost-saving solar solutions that conform to the highest standards. Since 2004, Standard Solar has been developing solar projects to creatively solve the energy needs of commercial, industrial, educational, government, utility and other clients. From challenging rooftop configurations to utility-scale solar fields, Standard Solar has executed hundreds of groundbreaking and unique solar projects. With a deep understanding of regulatory environments and the energy landscape, Standard Solar designs systems that maximize each customer's investment. Named one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America for four consecutive years by Inc. Magazine, Standard Solar operates nationally and is headquartered in Rockville, MD. For more information, please visit www.standardsolar.com.   Description Support internal audit activities for the organization based on Parent Company requirements (SOX). The Financial Internal Sr. Auditor reports administratively to the Controller. Supporting the accomplishment of strategic objectives and helping ensure that established internal controls are designed and operate effectively, ensuring regulatory compliance and the safeguarding of assets. The Financial Internal Sr. Auditor provides an independent objective insight on governance, risks, controls, and compliance.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Internal Audit Help document process flowcharts and narratives to identify key internal controls. Provide management with recommendations to strengthen internal controls across all different business cycles. Document the company’s internal audit strategy. Implement and execute a risk-based internal audit plan in line with the parent company and the board of directors’ expectations. Align internal audit activities with the company’s enterprise risk management strategies. Execute complex audits and assessments, determine the scope of work, conduct substantive work required to accomplish the audit objectives, and timely communicate the conclusions reached. Propose remediation plans to any identified control deficiency and ensure that management’s response to control deficiencies are appropriately executed. Deliver independent practical advice and analysis to management and the board of directors. Support a culture of ethical values and fraud risk awareness. Champion positive change and contribute to the organization’s change strategy. Deliverables: all audit work will need to conform to the “Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing”.   Advisory and Investigation Services Provide guidance and/or consultation related to governance, risk management, and controls to improve financial and operational performance of the business operations upon request from the management or the parent company. Investigate reported accounting, auditing and internal control concerns and propose measures for resolution. Work closely with the Corporate Controller, IT Director and Parent Company Director of Internal Audit, and others on compliance programs or projects related to enhancing ethics and integrity.   Communication Regularly interact with multiple stakeholders including management and staff across the organization to advise, provide insights and educate. Provide formal written audit reports of results, recommendations, and management action plans. Build trust and credibility in relationships with the company’s audit committee, leadership, and co-workers across the organization. Help create and present awareness training to the organization’s staff on topics, e.g., risks, internal controls, and fraud. Secure trust of others and foster open communications.   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred. 5+ years of relevant experience in a combination of public accounting in audit, risk, internal audit, and accounting and finance. Minimum 2-year experience executing audits is also required. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE or other relevant certification/designation preferred. Possession of strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Advanced communication skills and proven ability to communicate through written reports, presentations, and ability to deliver objective and constructive feedback in a non-threatening way. Skillful negotiator in tough situations, sells ideas, settles differences and wins concessions without damaging relationships, diplomacy. Strong influencing skills to achieve results with others who are not direct reports. Demonstrate a constructive approach for dealing with and mitigating conflict at all levels. Ability to secure trust and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the board of directors and senior management. High degree of emotional intelligence, to be applied in audit work. Depth of knowledge in generally accepted finance and accounting theory, auditing standards, principles, procedures, and ability to determine emerging risk management concepts and control models. Working knowledge of information technology and its implications for business systems and managing and controlling business operations, auditing information systems and systems’ design. Demonstrated business acumen draws on diverse sources to develop strategies and identify business improvement opportunities, skills in contributing actionable recommendation. Hands-on, flexible, and results-oriented audit approach. Strong planning, ability to integrate and balance priorities, and executing skills.   Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The position generally requires a candidate’s presence in our office and is not primarily a tele-work or remote site position. The candidate may interface with customers, financial partners, bank personnel, vendors, other employees, including Senior and Executive Management as well as the public.   Physical Demands Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.   Salary Range $90k - $95K with bonus potential   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://STANDARDSOLARINC.appone.com

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