Sr./Lead Internal Auditor at SM-Energy Company – Denver, Colorado

Position Summary

This role will execute 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 areas of higher complexity and impact to the organization. A successful individual in this position is detail oriented, will demonstrate initiative, is able to communicate to various stakeholders, and is willing to develop others within area of responsibility.

This role will be required to work both independently and collaboratively.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review the results of recurring testing work papers and documentation for the audit function
• Analyze and evaluate complex, non-routine transactions
• Ensure timely completion of quarterly and annual SOX responsibilities
• Prepare meaningful audit information, analysis, findings and reports
• Understand financial statement risk and the concept of mitigating that risk with key internal controls
• Understand, update, and recommend improvements to the internal control structure
• Provide training and development within area of responsibility
• Apply competent accounting principles and understand financial statement impacts related to assigned SOX areas
• Seeks to understand accounting impacts outside of assigned SOX areas
• Respond to audit requests and coordinate audit activities for external auditors
• Lead and/or participate in departmental projects/initiatives
• Identify & recommend best practices and improvements to processes within area(s) of responsibility
• Monitor and analyze process performance metrics and adjusts as necessary
• Understand and apply competent oil and gas industry specific concepts within area of responsibility
• Other general duties as assigned

Computer/Software Applications

Proficient in computer literacy. Experienced with of common business applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite). Proficient in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance and supporting applications as well as analytical tools including Power BI, Alteryx, etc. Proficient understanding of power user support

model. Ability to learn new and changing systems and applications.

Role-Specific Technical Knowledge & Skills

Financial Auditor

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

Proficient 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 5+ years relevant work experience required (8+ 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.