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First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing larger and more complex internal audit projects that form a part of the overall internal audit plan and oversees the work undertaken by Internal Auditor(s).

• Responsible for developing the internal audit scope, leading the planning and delivery of internal audits and preparing internal audit reports.

• Actively participate in the formulation of the annual Internal Audit Plan through the development and sharing of knowledge of the risks impacting various parts of the business.

• Coordinates and ensures timely and accurate completion of fieldwork and desk-top reviews, test the design and operating effectiveness of the controls that are in place to mitigate risks associated with operational activities of undertaken by FirstGroup.

• Document and obtain evidence to support all audit issues identified. Agree all issues with relevant business stakeholders.

• Undertake ad hoc audit reviews and fraud investigation work as requested, working either alongside Internal Audit colleagues and/or in collaboration with other assurance functions and external consultants.

• Manage time and other Internal Audit resources to ensure that assignments are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related Business Degree. Masters in Accounting/Finance a plus.

• CPA required

• CIA, CFE, CRMA or CMA desirable

• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in either external financial auditing or internal audit focused on operational ort financial processes or combination of both. Big 4 experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of financial processes and the related controls.

• Self starter that can work independently with little day-to-day direction

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Intermediate or Expert level of knowledge regarding MS EXCEL and WORD

• Experience with JD Edwards ERP application a plus

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• 5+ years of public accounting and/or private industry experience with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control area. Big 4 experience preferred.

• Exhibit leadership skills necessary to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change

• Extensive understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes / areas / functions

• Able to work independently with limited direction and guidance while providing appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members

• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills; able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees including senior executive; fluent in English

• Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices; in addition to understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting

• Experience in performing multiple projects and working with various team members

• Prior transit (or similar) industry experience a plus

• Risk and control framework and standards

• Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Risk response

• Risk reporting

• Risk Culture

• Internal Control

• Internal Audit

• Commercial acumen

• External and management reporting and ad-hoc communication

• Systems and Software

• Business and Commercial Understanding

• Critical Thinking

• Agility

• Safety Awareness

• Team Leadership

• Collaboration

• Communications and Influence skills

• Accountable and Goal Driven

• Initiative and Problem Solving

• Quality Orientation

First for a Reason

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (which vary based on role, location, and business), including physical and mental health initiatives, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), and paid holiday/vacation.

Professional Advancement

Start here. Go far. We believe in promoting from within which means tremendous opportunities for you, thanks to our strong presence across North America. In addition, our 3 to 5 month Manager-In-Development program prepares future leaders at First Student.

Extensive Training

Build skills and knowledge in such areas as safety and security, injury prevention, technology and equipment, and job efficiency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Because we’re stronger together, we aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and diverse working environment for everyone every day.

Community Service & Impact

Go where opportunity meets community. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. As the face of First in your community, you’ll have a positive impact on others.

Apply today and get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .