Description

Please apply at the GRU.COM website (Career Opportunities: Internal Audit Manager (655))

Location: Gainesville, Florida

Company: Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU)

Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) is seeking an experienced Internal Control Audit Manager to manage the utility's internal control environment. This highly visible role provides independent oversight of business processes, operational controls, and risk management across all GRU departments, including Information Technology. Working collaboratively with executive leadership, the Internal Control Audit Manager evaluates organizational risks, recommends strategic improvements, and helps design effective controls that support compliance, accountability, and operational excellence. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and operates with a high degree of independence, professional judgment, and integrity to promote continuous improvement and protect the utility's assets.

Note: This position is in-person and located in Gainesville, Florida. 

Summary

This is highly responsible professional work focused on evaluating internal controls for Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) and ensuring appropriate oversight across all GRU departments, including Information Technology areas. The position reviews business practices and process controls, identifies areas of risk, and recommends opportunities for strategic improvement. As risks or opportunities emerge, the role collaborates with leadership to design enhanced controls, develop and deliver training, and secure organizational buyin.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and operates independently and objectively to strengthen GRU’s internal control environment. It is distinguished by its emphasis on collaboration, proactive risk mitigation, and continuous improvement, in addition to afterthefact review, auditing, and management of identified issues and deficiencies.

Examples of Work

Performs an annual internal controls risk assessment in collaboration with senior levels of management and presents results to the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority (GRUA) for consideration and approval.

Prepares an annual review/audit plan for approval by GRUA based on results of the annual risk assessment and input from senior management.

Conducts operational and compliance reviews/audits, including impromptu checks, to assess productivity and effectiveness, and provides recommendations for improvement. Presents review/audit findings to senior management and the GRUA on a quarterly basis, including updates on followup actions.

Monitors the Ethics and Compliance hotline.  Conducts investigations as needed on suspected wrongdoing or fraud.

Acts as the subject matter expert (SME) for business processes and controls, providing guidance on identifying, assessing, managing, mitigating, and monitoring risk.

Evaluates accounting, financial, talent management, and safety policies to ensure risk mitigation and identify opportunities for strategic enhancement. Reviews departmental standard operating procedures to identify potential threats, inefficiencies, or unethical/illegal activity.

Builds consultative relationships and collaborates with team leaders to support business objectives and to establish, implement, and maintain effective controls.

Non-Essential Functions

Responds to and is available to work during emergency situations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required.

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Legal, or a related field preferred.

Experience

Seven (7) years progressively responsible professional experience if completed bachelor’s degree; five (5) years’ progressively responsible professional experience if completed master’s degree; or a combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

GRU Competencies

Customer Focus
Contributes to Achieving GRU's Mission: GRU will provide safe, reliable, competitive utility services in an environmentally responsible manner and will actively contribute to the enhancement of the quality of life in our community
Adaptability, Flexibility, Fostering Innovation
Role Specific Competencies
Problem-solving, Analysis, & Reasoning
Self-Management
Professional Technical Competency

Certifications

Valid Florida Class E Driver's License required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to build productive relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including appointed officials, senior/executive management, GRU employees, and external partners.

Ability to influence behavior and secure organizational buyin.

Skill in analyzing systems and identifying areas of risk.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

Thorough knowledge of principles, laws, ordinances, and regulations governing utility operations.

General knowledge of governmental accounting procedures.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of SAP products.
 
Physical Requirements

Sitting - Continually
Climbing - Rarely/Never
Driving - Often
Far Vision Acuity - Continually
Fine Manipulation - Continually
Foot or Leg Controls - Often
Gross Manipulation - Continually
Hearing - Continually
Keyboarding - Continually
Lifting or Carrying>50 lbs.  - Rarely/Never
Near Visual Acuity - Continually
Normal Color Vision   - Continually
Peripheral Vision - Continually
Pushing or Pulling > 50 lbs.   - Rarely/Never
Reaching Above Shoulder Level - Occasionally
Reaching Overhead-Occasionally
Speaking - Continually
Standing or Walking - Often
Stooping, Kneeling, or Crawling - Occasionally
Environmental Requirements
Required to work during emergency conditions.

Compensation Data

SALARY RANGE MIMIMUM:

$88,441.98

SALARY RANGE MAXIMUM:

$132,664.00

Benefits and Perks:

Affordable medical, dental and vision covereage for you and your family
11 Paid holidays
20 PTO days accrued your 1st year
Pension Plan
Company-paid lfe insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
On-Site Gym(s)

FLSA Exemption Status - Exempt