Senior Manager - Internal Audit

Description

There's never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We're on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose - Connecting People, Uniting the World - is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we're growing - in the years ahead, we'll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?



We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.



Key Responsibilities:

Lead corporate audits from planning to report issuance. Prepare the annual risk assessment and audit plan development including resource budgeting and allocation for review by Managing Director Corporate Audits and VP Internal Audit. Develop and promote a better understanding of the of policies and procedures within the department and the company. Serves on projects and committees to provide input to queries on internal controls and procedures. Leads staff performance.



Audit Project Management

• Leads Corporate audit plan as well as the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and detailing client processes and procedures
• Counsels and guides staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate coverage is achieved

Risk Assessment

• Ensures that audits address areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of a variety of economic, financial, and managerial programs, in conformance with Company policies and procedures or sound business practices where no policies exist
• Identification and evaluation of the organization's risk areas, associated with corporate audits, for the development of the annual audit plan to be presented and approved by the Audit Committee

Staff Development

• Hires, trains and evaluates staff; and takes corrective actions to address performance problems
• Leads professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships
• Leads staff performance planning and goal setting

Others

• Leads and supervises the review and analysis of business processes
• Develops and maintains productive client, staff, management, and board relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the "desired" qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree
• CIA or CPA
• 7-9 years' experience in public accounting or internal audit, including 4-5 years of supervisory or project management experience
• Extensive knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices
• Extensive knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree
• Direct experience in the transportation field

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.