Sr. Internal Auditor

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.Job SummaryThis position leads and/or supports the planning, execution, and reporting of company audits, including financial, operational, and advisory engagements, to identify and document activities that do not comply with company policies, procedures, business objectives, core values, and applicable laws and regulations, as well as identify opportunities for process improvement.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesContributes to the annual enterprise risk assessment and supports development of the risk-based audit plan, including identification of emerging risks and advisory opportunitiesLeads and executes risk-based audits, compliance reviews, and advisory engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting across financial, operational, and SOX-related areas with the expectation that regular communication with Senior Leadership occurs.Supports audit engagements led by others, contributing to planning, testing, reviewing, and documentation while collaborating as part of a teamServes as the liaison for assigned business units or functional areas, building relationships with management stakeholders throughout the companyPrepares timely and impactful audit reports for the CAE to provide to executive management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of DirectorsMonitors and validates management action plans, including performing follow-up procedures to assess the sustainability of remediation effortsPerforms process walkthroughs and risk assessments to understand business operations and identify control gaps and improvement opportunitiesPerforms root cause analysis and develops practical, value-added recommendations that address underlying business issues—not just control deficienciesEvaluates the design and effectiveness of internal controls and develop practical, sustainable recommendationsPartners with business stakeholders to enhance processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen risk management practicesUtilizes data analytics and audit tools to identify trends, anomalies, and risk indicators Research new or technical subjects to support audits, identifies emerging risks, and proactively seeks relevant continuing education and training opportunitiesStays current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and internal audit best practicesProvides feedback on performance of audit assignments, and trains / mentors auditors as neededPerforms other duties as assignedJob Specific SkillsAdvanced ability to analyze complex, ambiguous problems and translate them into actionable insights and recommendationsStrong understanding of operational processes, risk identification, and control design, with the ability to evaluate efficiency and effectivenessStrong proficiency in data analytics and techniques (e.g., data extraction, visualizations, trend analysis, and continuous monitoring) to support risk-based auditing and evaluation of internal controlsStrong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, and managing multiple engagements simultaneouslyStrong team collaboration skills, with the ability to support engagements led by others while independently managing assigned workstreamsAdvanced proficiency in relationship building, problem solving, and timely problem escalationAdvanced written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex topics clearly to executive audiencesDemonstrated ability to facilitate discussions, challenge assumptions, and influence stakeholders at various levels of the organizationAdvanced knowledge and working understanding of additional auditing standards, theories, concepts, and terms (including Sarbanes-Oxley, COBIT and the COSO Integrated Control Framework)Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn and grow within the Internal Audit professionDemonstrated ability to execute engagements in full compliance with the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards while maintaining independence, objectivity, and professional integrity and skepticismEducationMinimum: High school diploma or GEDPreferred: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fieldPreferred: Other - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)ExperienceMinimum: 5 - 8 years related work experienceExperience Leading Operational And/or Advisory-focused Engagements PreferredExpand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.Nearest Major Market: Oklahoma CityNearest Secondary Market: OklahomaJob Segment: Internal Audit, Accounting, CPA, Sustainability, Compliance, Finance, Energy, Legal