Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance

Department: Legal | Location: Houston, TX (Corporate Office)

About the role

The Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance (IAC) is the Director/Chief Audit Executive’s principal partner in a newly established function. This is a hands-on, builder role responsible for developing IAC processes and standards while moving between internal audit and compliance program work as needed, maintaining appropriate independence between the two functions. Typical work includes ongoing risk assessment, designing and leading internal audits, managing co-sourcing partners (Internal Audit and SOX), and building out IAC processes. The Manager serves as the Director's designee in the Director's absence and represents IAC to management and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audit engagements
• Develop risk-based audit scopes, testing plans, and work programs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement across Upstream, Marketing and Trading, Downstream/LNG, and Shared Services
• Draft clear, risk-rated audit reports and recommendations; agree management action plans and track them to closure
• Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Ensure audit projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with internal audit standards
• Identify and assess key business, operational, financial, and regulatory risks
• Evaluate the adequacy of mitigation strategies and control activities
• Provide recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls
• Manage SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, control testing, documentation reviews, and deficiency evaluation
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding control testing and audit requirements
• Assist management in maintaining an effective control environment and addressing control gaps
• Leverage company-sanctioned Artificial Intelligence tools to improve the control environment and efficiently manage resources
• Assist the Director in managing Internal Audit and SOX co-source partners

Qualifications

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Preferred (any of): Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Experience:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, compliance, or related functions
• Experience within the energy, oil & gas, midstream, LNG, commodities trading, or infrastructure sectors preferred
• Exposure to SOX and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience leading audit engagements and interacting with senior management
• IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, and risk-based audit methodology
• US GAAP and financial reporting controls; working knowledge of SOX 404, PCAOB expectations, and ICFR documentation and testing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office, SharePoint, and data analysis or visualization tools (Power BI, SQL, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and vendors simultaneously
• Skill at coaching and reviewing the work of co-source and junior staff