Manager, Internal Audit

Manager, Internal Audit

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are seeking a Manager of Internal Audit to join our team. This role will be scaling the SOX compliance framework and internal control program to ensure efficient, and audit-ready control environment. This critical role will uplift internal audit processes, by coordinating with business process owners to develop process narratives for key business processing, including identifying relevant risks and controls. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of internal audit framework, government contracting regulations, audit, risk, controls, and a proven track record of driving compliance excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and design key controls (manual and automated) for financial reporting
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and business teams to identify key processes and document controls
• Identify gaps and implement remediation plans to address control deficiencies
• Perform SOX testing, to identify control design and operating issues, and track to remediation.

Audit Management:

• Assist with managing internal audit activities, including planning, execution, and coordination with internal auditors and external auditors and government agencies to ensure that audits are conducted in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform data analytics scope including collection of data, analyze data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and extra meaningful Perform other internal audit scope as determined by management or audit committee.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage potential compliance, financial, operational, and regulatory Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the organization is protected from potential liabilities.
• Lead risk assessments and collaborate with various departments to evaluate and address emerging risks across the
• Develop and implement corrective actions to mitigate risk exposure, including enhancing internal controls and refining business processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in internal controls, risk management processes, and audit
• Internal Risk Monitoring: Monitor ongoing projects and operations for risk-related issues, identifying areas where the company may be exposed to non-compliance, financial risks, or operational Develop action plans to address those issues proactively.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in an Internal Audit or other relevant position
• Deep knowledge of SOX 404, ICFR, and COSO internal controls framework
• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, accuracy of financial records, and operational efficiency to support informed decision-making by
• Review accounting and statistical records across departments and conduct interviews to ensure accurate transaction recording and compliance with relevant laws and
• Assess the efficiency and integrity of accounting systems, identifying opportunities to enhance their protective and functional