Vice President, Internal Audit - Ann Arbor, MI

Company: XPO Logistics
Location: Novi
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

-- -Solutions driven success.-- -XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you--------re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.-- --- -As the Vice President, Internal Audit, you will oversee the development and execution of the global Internal Audit strategy. -- -Pay, benefits and more.We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and the opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan. -- -What you--------ll do on a typical day:

• Partner with management to drive risk identification in the Company--------s financial, operational and IT areas; subsequently develop audit strategies to address such risks
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations to promote constructive change; collaborate with management to establish timely, appropriate action plans and then monitor those plans
• Provide risk insights to the CFO, executive leadership and Audit Committee to drive enhancements to the Company--------s control environment, highlighting overall audit plan progress and results
• Utilize data analysis techniques to help automate audit techniques and perform continuous monitoring
• Ensure the highest controllership standards are maintained including those related to stewardship of assets and integrity of financial transactions
• Oversee, in coordination with Compliance, investigations in areas such as fraud, theft and code of business ethics violations and make recommendations to human resources, compliance or other members of management based on results of investigations
• Support the integration of new acquisitions and assist in dispositions
• Participate in risk and compliance steering committees with executive leadership including those associated with Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance
• Ensure coordination of efforts between external auditors and internal business process/IT owners, including alignment on SOX planning, walkthroughs/testing, audit requests and deficiency evaluation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analysis of the Internal Audit function
• Provide opportunities for auditing, controls, software and systems training to team members to develop and enhance audit skills; provide hands-on assistance and training to staff auditorsWhat you need to succeed at XPO:At a minimum, you--------ll need:
  • Bachelor--------s degree in Accounting or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 10 years of experience in public accounting or industry, preferably for a Fortune 500 company
  • Excellent communication skills: ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the company
  • Strong computer skills for presentation and analysis of dataIt--------d be great if you also have:
    • CPA, CIA or CISA certifications
    • Six Sigma experience
    • Master--------s in Business Administration (MBA) or an equivalent advanced degree
    • Ability to work cross functionally -----" FP&A, IT, Operations, executive leadership
    • Experience performing under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment; experience quickly learning and achieving proficiency in new software applications
    • Strong discretion and executive presence to drive processes while leading through influence
    • Experience developing insightful, valuable and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of the results; experience producing unambiguous, comprehensive and accurate interpretations
    • Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills with capacity to identify and resolve problems
    • Strong knowledge of financial regulations, policies, practices, and legal complianceBe part of something big.-- -We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.-- -All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.-- -
      -- -The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.-- --- -
      -- -Review XPO's candidate privacy statement-- --- -PandoLogic. Keywords: External Auditor, Location: Novi, MI - 48375

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