Director of Internal Auditing

Fincantieri Marine Group has an opening for a Director of Internal Auditing in the Legal Department at our Green Bay, Wisconsin location.

Fincantieri Marine Group is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A., a global organization with 20 shipyards across the world, a workforce of twenty thousand people and a mission to be world leaders in all segments that demand the very best in marine solutions. We strive to be the shipbuilder of choice in safety, quality, value and dependability by offering innovative and competitive maritime solutions tailored to our customers' needs.

Life at FMG

Fincantieri Marine Group has career opportunities at our three Wisconsin-based shipyards located in Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, and Green Bay, and our headquarters in Washington, D.C. We offer competitive wages, exceptional benefits with excellent premiums, and ample opportunities for advancement. And our large backlog provides the opportunity for long-term job security.

We are convinced that real change comes from the people who advocate it: people who are committed, dedicated and passionate about what they do to help create the Company's future, the future of the sea, and their own future. We welcome those who thrive in a fast paced environment and aspire to develop, grow, and leave their mark on our shipbuilding history dating back more than 230 years.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for examining the overall compliance and fiscal management flow of the company at all locations and at all levels, which includes the review of policies and procedures, financial records and reports, and company records to ensure they are accurate. The role of the Director of Internal Auditing is to gather relevant and objective information about the organization, independently and objectively evaluate the organization's operations to make improvements, and bring a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. This role will also require coordination with the Fincantieri S.p.A. global audit team based in Italy regarding strategic initiatives, focused audits, and global policies, procedures, directives, and controls that affect the U.S. entities. Traveling, domestic and international, will be required.

This is a leadership position with direct management of employees.

Essential Skills and Functions

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including compliance audits, risk management and control management over operational effectiveness, financial reliability, schedule adherence, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Complete compliance audits to assess whether policies and procedures, and the implementation of them, comply with the relevant FAR and DFAR requirements in the relevant company's government contracts.
• Complete Operation Audits that cover a variety of areas including evaluating whether or not internal controls are sufficient and working as intended, operating procedures are being performed consistently and efficiently, and activities within the company are in compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Complete Performance audits to evaluate the organization's actual performance as compared with the program and/or company's goals and objectives set by members of executive and senior leadership.
• Research and assess the company's risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts, using this information to guide what should be covered in audits.
• Investigate fraud and/or cases of non-compliance and communicate the findings and recommendations, preparing reports to highlight issues and problems and distribute to relevant team members.
• Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes, acting as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement.
• Objectively assess the company's IT and/or business processes, evaluate internal control, identify gaps, and make recommendations on how to improve and assure safeguards.
• Promote ethics and help identify improper conduct.
• Attend meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of business processes.
• Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels, sometimes by delivering courses and training sessions.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
• Must have strong organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor.
• All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMG and shall have high values for safety awareness.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws including but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and develop employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals.
• Demonstrates leadership skills that align with the mission, vision, and values of the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Fincantieri utilizes basic universal competencies for all employees that are consistent with our strategy, culture and values. Our competencies are intended to provide basic behavioral expectations for all roles and include the following:

• Open Mindset: Identify and analyze potential problems to implment effective solutions, adopting alternative perspectives and methods to improve processes, activities and tasks, embrace change and proactively seek development opportunities to acquire new skills
• Strategic Leadership: Lead toward shared and common goals while promoting a culture of trust, cohesion, follow through, and support, engaging with others and leveraging their peculiarities to successfully create value for the entire organization and promote development
• Accomplishment: Own projects and activities to achieve or exceed objectives, focus on priorities, time and budget constraints, resources and quality, embrace internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• Social Connection: Work interdependent and enhance collaboration between different teams, actively listen, communicate and share knowledge, embrace diversity and take value from all differences while promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusiveness

Leadership Competencies at Fincantieri Marine Group

At FMG, people leaders have the added responsibility of leading by example in communication, actions towards others, and performance output. We expect our leaders to spearhead an open feedback culture and promote empowerment across the organization by removing obstacles and resistance that arises from change, helping their teams manage uncertain situation, and staying focused on objectives with a positive attitude. Our leaders are empowered to take initiative and make the right decisions quickly, provided the resources to inspire and promote actions and initiatives, and encouraged to establish networks of links functional to the achievement of business goals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This is an on-site position that will require travel to Fincantieri's shipyards and office locations in the U.S. and occasional international travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, areas of the work environment may not be climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 8 years of experience working as or with Government auditors such as DCAA or DCMA required
• Certified Internal Auditor preferred

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the work environment, knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities of the particular position. Other duties may apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

Fincantieri Marine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.