Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Senior Auditor identifies risk exposure and evaluates processes and controls related to financial, compliance and operational reporting, effectiveness of operations, and reliability and integrity of information systems and data.

Pay Range: $84,600 - $126,900 / Grade 15 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship: Internal Audit Senior Manager

Location: Our Corporate Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota or Denver, Colorado

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
•    Understand and comply with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ standards and department standards (Internal Audit Manual).
•    Understand the Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements. and evaluate financial statement items and provide assurance.
•    Comprehensively understand and document basic and complex business processes, risks, and controls with minimal assistance and oversight.
•    Understand interrelationships and dependencies between business processes and functions, both internal and external to the company, and the associated impact on the effectiveness of the control environment with some assistance and oversight.
•    Identify and document inherent and residual business risk as well as expected and existing controls with minimal assistance and oversight.
•    Design and execute audit tests (including sample selection methodology) to determine the appropriateness/effectiveness of the business control environment (which includes data analysis, evaluation of transactions, and observation of processes) with minimal assistance and oversight.
•    Document audit results in audit work papers that are comprehensive, clear, concise, organized and in compliance with department standards. Including reporting audit results (including control deficiencies) to management with some assistance and oversight (verbal and written presentation).
•    Understand fraud risk and how to address/obtain coverage of the risk in an internal audit engagement with minimal assistance and oversight.

Additional Responsibilities:
•    Develop and maintain strong working relationships to facilitate the objectives of the Internal Audit Department and to achieve the vision of the department.
•    Collaborate and share knowledge with coworkers and clients.
•    Have a continuous improvement mindset and look for opportunities to simplify and streamline Internal Audit Department processes and procedures.

What Is Required:
•    Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Minimum of 4 or more years of experience in audit, accounting or other relevant experience
•    Solid understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
•    Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), automated accounting systems, Committee of Sponsoring Organization (COSO) Integrated Internal Controls Framework, and internal control principles.
•    Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and a general understanding of Artificial Intelligence systems and tools, such as Power BI, Power Query, and Copilot.
•    Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and analytical skills.
•    Quick learner – ability to absorb new information quickly.
•    Flexibility / adaptability – must be flexible to changes in assignments with short notice to assist the department in accomplishing shared objectives and goals.
•    Problem solving / decision making – able to assess information, identify objectives and develop action plans to accomplish those objectives.
•    Teamwork – actively develops relationships and can work as part of a group to achieve shared objectives and goals.
•    Confidentiality – maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
•    Proven experience in data analytics, including working with large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and insights.

What Is Desired:
•    Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Information System Auditor preferred.
•    Experience with evaluating and testing information technology controls.