Director, Internal Audit

Company / Benefits Overview:Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.At G&W, we live by our Core Values: Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:Medical, Dental, Vision & TelehealthLife InsuranceOptional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, ID Theft & Life InsuranceFlexible Spending & Health Savings account plansEmployee Assistance Program401(k) Retirement PlanOn the Job TrainingPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementAnd more!* Benefits are subject to change Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!SUMMARY:The person in this position is responsible for the effective management and direction of all internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) activities. The Internal Audit Department provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s compliance with regulations. RESPONSIBILITIES:• Lead the company-wide internal audit function, including a staff of managers and auditors at various levels• Direct the work of and act as a liaison with cosourced resources as needed• Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Internal Audit Department, in conformance with IIA standards• Prepare an annual risk-based audit plan focusing on key business risks and processes, with input from relevant stakeholders, and obtain approval from the Audit Committee, including SOX 404 activities and operational, compliance, and financial audits, as appropriate• Work in partnership with the company’s external auditors to plan and implement a comprehensive audit of the company’s interim, year-end, and SOX 404 assessments• Continually assess effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s SOX 404 controls, identifying and working with process owners to implement improvements• Ensure the execution of operational, compliance, and financial audits included in the internal audit plan • Establish department objectives and standards of performance; monitor accomplishments with a spirit of continuous process improvement• Appraise the adequacy of action taken by management to correct reported deficient conditions; follow up with management on agreed-upon actions for timely completion• Effectively communicate and interact with the board of directors and senior management, providing periodic updates, including audit results and recommendations• Stay up-to-date on new rules and regulations that pertain to internal audit• Implement a career-development and training plan for direct reports• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assignedREQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, develop sound recommendations, and supervise others• Ability to be self-motivated, to help define own role within the organization, and to look for ways to add value • Experience working with the board of directors and Audit Committee for a publicly held company preferred• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills• Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, with proven SOX compliance and internal audit experience; information-systems audit experience is a plus• Willingness to travel approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time, including international travel• At least twelve years of related experience, including previous experience in public accounting and in a US publicly traded company• At least five years of supervisory experience• Public company experience preferredREQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor• MBA or similarThis position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.Job SummaryRequisition Number: DIREC009056Job Category: Admin, Professional \& Operations SupportSchedule: Full-Time