Description

LICT Corporation (“LICT”) controls rural broadband companies across the United States mostly in the west and mid-west.  The company is seeking an Internal Auditor to implement and manage an internal audit function.  As a member of the Corporate Finance Team the Internal Auditor will drive the internal audit process as well as assist with various implementation and standardization projects within the company’s eight subsidiaries and the corporate office.

 For the right individual, the location of this position can be flexible, but ideally the position will be located close to a major transportation hub that will allow for travel to our subsidiaries.  This position will report to the Audit Committee and the VP of Finance.

Primarily responsibilities include:

1. 1.      Develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan for entire corporation.

   2.      Perform end-to-end financial, operational and compliance audits (planning, fieldwork, report writing, and follow-up).

   3.      Document processes, risks, and controls; prepare clear audit reports and recommendations.

   4.      Monitor remediation of audit findings and track corrective actions.

   5.      Serve as an independent advisor to management and the Audit Committee on controls, compliance, and risk.

   6.      Identify loopholes and share risk aversion methods and cost savings.

   7.      Conduct ad hoc investigations of identified or reported risks.

   8.      Maintain open communications with management and audit committee.

   9.      Coordinate and support the annual external audit.

   10.  Oversee and monitor compliance for ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 Leases.

   11.  Lead and support special projects, including standardization of accounting policies and systems.

   12.  Participation in the annual budgeting and planning process, providing control and risk insights.

Salary commiserates with experience.  Vacation and benefits.

Requirements

Individual should possess:

1. CPA or CIA certification preferred, not required.
2. Minimum of at least five years in an audit role or ten years accounting/finance experience including public company reporting, GAAP, treasury, tax and financial analysis.
3. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and risk assessment frameworks.
4. Proven ability to operate as a department of one—both strategic and highly hands-on.
5. CIA, CPA or working towards certification preferred.
6. Travel to subsidiaries and corporate office 40% or more of the time - required.
7. Advanced computer skills in MS Office, database, General Ledger systems and Consolidation tools including MACC, Great Plains and Power OLAP Database.