Senior, Internal Auditor

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

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Requisition ID: 110442

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

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Job Description

Job Title: Senior, Internal Auditor

Posting Start Date: 10/14/26

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Position Information

$95,000 - $105,000

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow profession

Primary Role

Conduct audits and projects to assess AW's risks and controls to ensure:

1. compliance with laws and regulations,

2. reliability of financial reporting,

3. the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and

4. the safeguarding of company assets.

This role will work closely with various AW teams in Operations, Compliance, IT, and Finance, to identify risk andshare technical knowledge based on areas of expertise.

Key Accountabilities

Assess risks and controls following internal audit industry standards and AW IA procedures. Conduct risk-based audits/projects and audit teams, ensuring quality and timely audit deliverables. Thisincludes coordination, planning, fieldwork, audit/project reports, and issue resolution. Collaborate with and influence stakeholders through effective communication of audit/project observationsand recommendations to reduce risk and enhance controls. Independently propose recommendations that support AW strategies and objectives. Establishes working relationships across functions throughout audits/projects. Manage competing interestsas needed. Train junior team members to ensure team productivity. Ensure communication and performance of responsibilities is organized, efficient, proactive, timely, costeffective and professional. Serve as an internal representative for AW IA within your areas of expertise.

Knowledge/Skills

Complete understanding of process evaluation and audit including planning, testing, and reporting. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, team building and decision making. Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to multiple projects while working as part of ateam and/or independently. Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements and risks/controls assessment following anintegrated business controls framework. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excelfunctionalities. AuditBoard, SAP, PowerPlan, Oracle, and Alteryx knowledge are a plus. Knowledge of IT auditing concepts and frameworks a plus.

Experience/Education

Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree is a plus. Minimum of five (5) years overall business experience, of which a minimum of three (3) years within audit,compliance, and/or risk related fields is required. Water, utility or regulated industry experience is desired. Prior public accounting, corporate and/or multi-subsidiary company experience a plus.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% travel within the United States, usually scheduled with advance notice.

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other related audit,compliance, or risk designation preferred. Interest in pursuing and obtaining a relevant professional certification desired. Other professional certification(s), licensure, or advanced degree are a plus.

Development Opportunities

Communication with and exposure to all areas within AW (Operations, Compliance, IT, Finance) and levels(front-line employees, senior leaders, Board) Risk, compliance, and controls awareness Leadership, stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing Problem solving and project management Analytical - use data to drive actionable insights

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants

based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

110442-7890