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Join First Student as a Manager of Internal Audit, where you'll lead risk assessment processes and ensure the integrity of audit practices across a large, safety-focused organization.

Responsibilities: Coordinate risk and control matrix implementations, review control recommendations, develop audit staff, and assist in special projects like the Finance Leadership Graduate Program.

Skills: Extensive experience in Internal or External Audit, strong communication skills, ability to manage projects, and knowledge of risk control frameworks.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields; professional certifications such as CPA or CIA; and 5+ years in audit with supervisory experience.

Location: Cincinnati, OH - Headquarters

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $90,000 - $130,000.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Major Responsibilities Coordination and completion of the Risk and Control Matrix and control implementation across key business processes and IT applications Initial review of control and gap remediation recommendations for two Senior Internal Auditors Transition and training of audit staff on completion and ownership of remediation tracker. Once training is completed oversight and supervision of both processes Assist in development and rollout of Finance Leadership Graduate Program Other responsibilities, special projects i.e., investigations or ERM for example, as required or requested Minimum Education or Certifications Required Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, MIS, or other related area. CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA, CGMA, or CMA, etc. or similar designation required. Minimum Experience or Skills Required At least 5+ years of work experience in Internal or External Audit or data analytic required. At least 7+ years of experience supervising people or managing projects. Commercial acumen: · Awareness of the risks and the controls framework, proactively working on minimizing the risk and ensuring compliance with First Student policy, legal and regulatory requirements. Communications and Influence skills: · Ability to persuade others using straightforward and simple techniques (e.g. appeals to reason, data, etc). · Must have the ability to communicate IT technical issues in generic terms so that non-IT audience can understand the significance of the subject matter being discusses (e.g., clearly indicate risks of a control weakness) · Clearly explain own position when challenged. · Risk and control framework and standards Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Team Leadership: · A team player that demonstrates a positive “can do” attitude. · Adopts a consistent and positive approach in times of stress. Internal Control & Internal Audit: · Ability to apply a control framework to ensure the integrity of audit practices. · Can examine, analyze and provide an independent and objective opinion on the effectiveness of an organization's operations and processes. External and management reporting and ad-hoc communication: · Ability to assist Senior Manager in preparing management reports and balancing ad-hoc information requests. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone. Potential travel up to 5% across North America. 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence