Vice President of Internal Audit and Corporate Risk Management

This is a Full Time Job

UTA seeks a Vice President, Internal Audit and Risk to report into our Global Controller while working closely with the executive team across the organization. The individual will be immediately responsible for the building, maintenance, and continuous improvement with internal audit and UTA’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program. This highly visible role will direct the development and evaluation of the operating processes, financial controls, financial systems environment, and the identification and mitigation of significant corporate risks that will support the short and long-term objectives of the organization. We desire a candidate that has experience working in fast-paced agile environments with rapidly evolving operating processes and procedures.

This role will maintain Corporate narrative and documentation while improving internal controls of the Company and its affiliated companies, as well as facilitate the identification, assessment, and remediation of enterprise risks. The ideal candidate will be a team player, problem solver, detail-oriented, effective communicator, have high integrity, and should be able to excel in a fast-paced work environment.

What You Will Do:
• Lead the development and remediation of all phases with the Company’s ongoing financial operations and internal controls
• Design, implement, and maintain a robust Corporate Risk Management (ERM) framework and program across the organization
• Facilitate the identification, prioritization, assessment, and monitoring of the Company's top enterprise risks (strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational)
• Provide regular, high-quality reporting on the Company’s risk profile, internal control effectiveness, and audit findings to the Chief Accounting Officer/Chief Risk Officer, executive leadership, and audit committee
• Assess and document all current processes and implement financial control best practices when available
• Manage and lead a third-party vendor to assist with aspects of the internal control program as needed and risk advisory services
• Implement strategies to develop the processes and requirements for all the Company’s subsidiaries
• Develop and monitor a gap analysis program to ensure the safeguarding of the Company’s assets and control environment
• Develop an understanding of the Company’s transactional processes and monitor any changes to ensure a best practice operating environment
• Provide and implement a transition plan for all subsidiaries and acquisitions to adopt company-wide best practice controls, systems, and procedures
• Expand upon the existing control environment and mitigate gaps when necessary
• Periodically review, document, and assess all controls tied to material financial processes
• Evaluate and recommend automated processes or systems in an effort to remain current with technological advances
• Stay current with changes in regulatory guidance and industry leading practices
• Assist with special projects as needed, including acquisition integration and due diligence from a risk perspective

What You Need
• 15 years of relevant accounting and risk management experience, including public and private accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree
• Professional certification including CPA and/or CIA (CRMA or other relevant risk certification a plus)
• Experience building infrastructure at a rapidly growing organization a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls concepts
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and maturing an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and COSO Internal Control Framework required
• Ability to identify problems, recommend effective solutions and ensure that those solutions are implemented effectively and timely
• Expert knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and control self-assessment techniques.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders across departments (e.g., Legal, IT, Operations) to drive risk-aware decision-making.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects