Internal Auditor

Our Vision: Be the best at what we do. Our Mission: Improve lives through technology. Summary “Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and C Spire team members live it. We aim to engage the exceptional and embrace operational excellence to best deliver connectivity and technology solutions that advance our communities and customers’ lives. It’s a challenging goal, but we have a winning team that is looking to grow. As an Internal Auditor, you will work collaboratively across all functional areas of the Company while maintaining audit independence and objectivity. You will proactively evaluate operations, internal controls, and processes to ensure resources are used effectively and efficiently, identify areas of financial risk and loss, track remediation efforts, support operational excellence through simplification and standardization, and uncover opportunities to automate manual processes and improve scalability. Responsibilities What You Will Do Plan and conduct audits of internal control activities at retail locations, company facilities, and inventory sites to ensure reliability and integrity of information, compliance with policies and procedures, efficient use of resources, safeguarding of assets, and achievement of management objectives. Submit clear written findings and recommendations to appropriate levels of management. Obtain agreement and commitment to corrective action plans from business partners. Provide summary reporting to leadership regarding findings, remediation plans, and control improvements. Follow up to ensure corrective actions have been implemented and are operating effectively. Test the effectiveness of existing financial and operational controls and recommend enhancements to improve design and performance. Maintain and cultivate a centralized inventory of company policies, practices, and key business processes. Perform inquiries, data analysis, and testing procedures to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and improvement opportunities. Develop and enhance audit programs to ensure adequate financial and operational controls across the organization. Make recommendations regarding process improvements, system enhancements, policies, and audit triggers to strengthen controls and efficiency. Assist in the development, maintenance, and execution of the internal audit plan. Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement. Build strong professional relationships throughout departments and business units while serving as a trusted and value-added resource. Perform additional duties as assigned. This position is an exceptional opportunity to develop broad business exposure, sharpen analytical expertise, and help strengthen the control environment across C Spire. From Internal Auditor, you will have a strong springboard into leadership opportunities across Finance, Operations, Compliance, or Strategic Business functions. Qualifications What You Will Bring As a C Spire team member you will bring a relentless obsession to be the best in our industry and a winning mentality, determined to outsmart and outdo competitors. You will have a single-minded commitment to unbeatable internal customer and external stakeholder experience. To support our Audit team, you will have an unapologetic passion for innovation and technology and an uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement. In addition to that, we require: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related field of study, or equivalent relevant work experience. At least one (1) year of relevant work experience demonstrating competency in financial, operational, or compliance areas. Strong commitment to ethics, integrity, and professional objectivity. Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset. Strong analytical, investigative, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple business functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Solid data analysis aptitude and desire to learn AI tools that increase audit sample sizes, audit frequency, and business insights. Willingness to travel as required. We will give special consideration to candidates who have: Experience with CRM, billing, or operational systems. Knowledge of retail operations and inventory management. Telecommunications experience or strong interest in the industry. Experience with data analysis tools such as SQL, Power BI, or similar platforms. Familiarity with automation, continuous monitoring, or advanced analytics concepts. Exposure to AI-enabled tools that enhance productivity and surface insights. Benefits A great workplace needs more than dental coverage, though we provide that and excellent health insurance. But that’s just the start. We make sure working at C Spire is the best career experience around. And Forbes has named us one of America’s Best Midsize Employers multiple times because of it. For our full-time employees we offer: Competitive Compensation Package Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance 401k Match Tuition Assistance Programs Complimentary Wireless Service & Device Teladoc Telemedicine WellBeacon Wellness Program Paid Talent Referral Opportunities Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing a computer screen. Travel to retail stores, operational facilities, and other company locations may be required. Occasional extended hours may be necessary based on audit schedules or business needs. *Complimentary wireless service and device available to team members in our wireless footprint. If you want to work hard, achieve a lot, and make a difference, then C Spire is the place for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr