Vice President, Internal Audit

Overview Company Overview Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach is built on trust, accountability, and transparency. Our values—creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude—drive our mission. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern Energy has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. Responsibilities Job Purpose Pattern Energy is seeking a strategic internal audit leader. This role oversees the Internal Audit function by providing independent, risk-based assurance, advisory, and investigative services across the organization. The role collaborates with the Audit Committee and senior management to identify emerging risks, enhance governance and internal controls, ensure compliance with global audit standards, and support enterprise risk management. The role also leads audit strategy, planning, resourcing, and quality improvement, delivers financial, operational, SOX, and forensic audits globally, and ensures the Internal Audit function adds measurable value while maintaining independence, high professional standards, and strong stakeholder engagement. Key Accountabilities Communicate regularly with the Audit Committee and Executive Management on the organization’s risk management activities and obtain approval for the risk-based Annual Internal Audit Plan. Assist Senior Management and the Audit Committee in understanding risks and other audit-related matters to meet their oversight responsibilities. Identify and communicate trends and emerging risks/issues that could impact the organization. Understand and meet the organization’s governance needs as well as those of the Audit Committee and Senior Management to provide the necessary assurance and consulting services. Continuously improve the quality of the Internal Audit Function to ensure Internal Audit efforts add value and that the maturity of the function is advanced, considering emerging trends and best practices. Lead, hire and train high-quality, competent, ethical, objective Internal Audit staff who can add value and advance within Internal Audit and/or the organization. Engage co-source auditors and specialists as required and ensure they are qualified and deliver quality work. Provide risk-objective, reasonable assurance, advisory, insight, and foresight on the effectiveness of the organization’s internal control environment to key stakeholders. Provide forensic investigations globally as needed. Coordinate with second-line assurance functions to avoid duplication and understand risks/compliance requirements to mitigate risk and comply with legal, regulatory, and applicable standards. Provide financial and operational audits globally across the organization. Lead testing of Sarbanes-Oxley controls and advise the Internal Controls Department as needed. Ensure conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and maintain independence of the internal audit function. Monitor and advise on the organization’s enterprise risk management program. Help assess and identify risks and monitor risk management activities, providing recommendations to improve internal controls. Provide recommendations to align governance efforts by monitoring governance processes, following up on corrective actions, and reporting results to the Audit Committee. Present at Audit Committee meetings, report progress against the Annual Audit Plan, and provide a high-level perspective on key organizational risks. Meet with the Audit Committee and senior management to discuss significant risk issues/events as needed. Establish a career development and mentoring program within Internal Audit. Maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program that conforms to Global Internal Audit Standards, including timely reporting of quality assessment results and action plans to address gaps. Ensure alignment of the Annual Risk Assessment and Internal Audit Plan to stakeholder objectives and value-added internal auditing activities. Provide forecast and budgets for the Internal Audit Function. Develop/maintain an Internal Audit Strategic Plan aligned with the organization’s strategy to strengthen value delivery for the board, management, and Audit Committee. Qualifications Experience/Qualifications/Education Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred; must be a Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor. CIA and/or CPA; CISA, CFE, CRMA, or other certifications are beneficial. Minimum fifteen (15) years Internal Audit experience, with at least 10 years in senior management within a large company (ideally publicly traded), with preference for Renewable Energy, Independent Power Producer, or Utility experience. Minimum ten (10) years public practice or related expertise as reliance is placed on Internal Audit for SOX 404, investigations, and Financial Statement Audit work. Superior leadership, project management, and governance, risk, and control advisory capabilities. Extensive experience with global Internal Audit planning and execution, risk management, anti-corruption, and SOX compliance. Proven track record of building and leading a global Internal Audit function and serving as a strategic business partner to executive leadership and the Board. Strong IT risk understanding and experience leading large-scale transformations and data-driven initiatives. Experience driving cross-functional process improvements across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales/Marketing in a complex environment. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to lead large-scale, global changes and engage diverse stakeholders. Additional Requirements Highest ethical standards and values; builds trust with executive leadership, the audit chair, and stakeholders. Change agent who fosters a high-performance culture within the organization and Internal Audit. Builds high-performance teams and promotes cross-training. Appreciation for a diverse, multi-cultural set of employees, suppliers, and customers. Focuses on critical initiatives and drives results while maintaining discipline. Strategic, analytical thinker who can grasp complex situations and act financially astute. Owns portfolio company results and drives continuous improvement; communicates clearly and aligns resources to plan. Willing to travel globally and operate across regions. The expected starting pay range for this role is $220,000 - $295,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on location, experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and holidays, retirement savings with employer contributions, and employee referral bonuses. EEO Statement Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pattern Energy