Internal Auditor - Lead or Advisor

This role will lead, establish, and support routine audit / SOX responsibilities and assigned, non-SOX responsibilities, project and process improvement efforts, research and analysis, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities will include leading areas of higher complexity and impact to the organization.

A successful individual in this position demonstrates initiative, effectively influences and communicates to various stakeholders, and actively leads and develops others within area of responsibility. The individual in this role can work autonomously, has the ability to see the big picture, understand purpose, and can prioritize competing individual and team responsibilities.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Actively lead, coordinate, and prioritize activities within area of responsibility
• Prepare and review the results of recurring testing work papers and documentation for the audit function
• Analyze, evaluate and conclude on complex, non-routine transactions
• Lead timely completion of quarterly and annual SOX responsibilities
• Prepare meaningful audit information, analysis, findings and reports
• Identify and understand financial statement risk and the concept of mitigating that risk with key internal controls
• Advise management on the effectiveness of key control design and operation
• Provide training and development within area of responsibility
• Apply proficient accounting principles and understand financial statement impacts
• Understand accounting and stakeholder impacts outside area of responsibility
• Respond to audit requests and coordinate audit activities for external auditors
• Lead and/or participate in department or cross functional projects/initiatives
• Identify, recommend and implement best practices and improvements to processes
• Support development, execution and analysis of performance metrics
• Understand and apply proficient oil and gas industry specific concepts across functional areas
• Other general duties as assigned

Computer/Software Applications

Proficient in computer literacy. Experienced with common business applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Ability to manipulate and interpret large amounts of data using analytical tools including Power BI, Alteryx, etc. Advanced in Accounting, Auditing, IT, or Finance and supporting applications. Advanced understanding of power user support model. Ability to learn new and changing systems and applications.

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Financial Auditor

Understanding of US GAAP, SOX 404 control procedures and audit techniques. IT Auditor

Understanding of IT audit methodologies, regulatory environment, and cybersecurity trends. Financial and IT Application experience including SAP, Oracle/SQL databases, Windows operating

systems, and oil and gas specific applications.

Typical Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study Master’s degree in accounting or related field of study a plus.

Typical Experience: Minimum 8+ years relevant work experience required (10+ years in lieu of education) Oil and gas accounting experience preferred CPA preferred APA, CIA, CFE, CGMA or other relevant

professional credentials and certifications a plus.

LOCATION/WORK SCHEDULE: Denver –Primarily remote with ability to commute to the Denver office on short notice and as needed to support business and team requirements.

SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com).

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.