Officer, Internal Audit, Compliance

Washington, DC (901 E)

Officer, Internal Audit, Compliance- (hybrid)

Position Overview

Ignite your career as an Officer of Compliance at Pew! Pew's compliance unit facilitates the institution's Enterprise Risk Management program leveraging the Institute of Internal Auditors Three Lines model. In executing our program, we keep pace with leading practices, changes in business processes and the control environment, and maintain a strong sightline into existing and emerging risks and applicable laws. We oversee creation and periodic update of key policies and procedures, and internal controls in place to mitigate key business risks. In this role, you will assist in elements of our Enterprise Risk Management program, drive internal assessments, and shape policy evaluation. This is your chance to advise cross-functional teams, bolster internal controls, and ensure compliance with a dynamic array of laws and regulations. We are seeking a compliance/audit professional with a strong background in risk-based audit strategies, risk management, and the ability to communicate with passion and precision.

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Performing risk and control assessments, and internal audits ( scoping, planning, executing internal audits, and internal control evaluations, including defining and executing tests plans)
2. Executing projects that support the overall control environment for Pew and its subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in risk management and internal audit focusing on the development and review of risk related to financial and operational internal controls focusing on identifying risks and designing, implementing, and evaluating general and business process internal controls. The candidate should possess strong analytical, report writing, communication, and business organization skills and be adept at working both independently and with cross-organizational teams.

The position reports to the Director, Compliance. Join us in our Washington, DC office, and enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work (two core days in office).

Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of risk-based internal control evaluations and audits over processes affecting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations and make recommendations on how to improve controls.
• Maintain policy governance by tracking and enforcing policies and procedures across the organization.
• In conjunction with other Legal Affairs staff, formulate strategies to develop and implement risk management and compliance processes for Pew and its subsidiaries that will ensure that current policies and procedures are in compliance with the laws of applicable jurisdictions.
• Assist in the design and delivery of annual and as-needed trainings for Pew staff to ensure their familiarity and compliance with critical policies and procedures.
• Attend professional development seminars and continuing education trainings to increase knowledge and remain properly informed of risk management, compliance, and internal controls issues.
• Contribute to, and participate in, tasks and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Generally, requires a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in internal audit and risk assessments.
• Proven experience in scoping, planning, executing internal audits, and internal control evaluations, including defining and executing tests plans.
• Strong project management and organizational skills. Able to develop and execute against project plans that set priorities, organize time, and identify resources.
• Sound consultation and relationship management skills. Able to identify key relationships and build and maintain strong relationships while managing potentially sensitive projects.
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills. Ability to synthesize in writing a broad array of information into an easy to understand, concise summary.
• Skilled in software applications including databases, spreadsheets, and presentation media. Proficient in creating and manipulating Excel spreadsheets, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred skills:

• Desirable Certifications: Certified Public Accountant; Certified Internal Auditor; Certified Information Systems Auditor; Project Management Professional or Certified Fraud Examiner.
• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience required.
• Nonprofit risk management experience a plus.

Travel Minimal travel (less than ten percent) for occasional meetings and conferences.

Salary Range

$109,400 USD - $122,200 USD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew's commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience, internal pay equity, and business need.

Total Rewards

We offer a competitive salary and benefit program, including: comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial security with life and disability insurance; opportunities to save using health savings and flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits to help prepare for the future; and work/life benefits to maintain a good balance.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Pew considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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