Chief Auditor

Chief Auditor

This leadership position reports to the Board Chair and the Chief Executive Officer. The position actively supports and delivers on Tri-State's mission to provide Member Systems with a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity while maintaining a sound financial position through effective utilization of human, capital and physical resources in accordance with cooperative principles, through management and direction of Internal Audit activities. The role is accountable for providing managerial direction to Internal Audit Staff in the application of the Internal Audit Program and internal audit function as established by Board Policy 509 Internal Audit Policy.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Chief Auditor Hiring Salary Range

$141,000-$218,000 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and / or skill level.

Responsibilities

Management

• Direct and manage independent and objective audit and advisory services designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.
• Direct internal audit activities in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Professional Practices Framework, including the Global Internal Audit Standards and Topical Requirements.
• Develop and manage a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, controls and governance processes.

Communications / Business Relationships

Business Continuity / Crisis Management

Leadership Accountabilities

Managerial Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and Training : Bachelor of Science degree in Management, Accounting, Information Technology, or related area, or equivalent experience gained through progressively greater responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability :

Experience : Ten (10) years of related experience involving electrical utility experience, and two (2) years of management level experience including supervisory responsibilities.

Other : Willingness to travel as required for training and meetings throughout service territory. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

About Us : Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states : Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West. Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification : 512

Job Category : Executive

Locations : 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.