Manager, IT Controls

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking an experienced Information Technology (IT) Controls Manager to join the Internal Controls team. The team reports to the Chief Accounting Officer and works closely with key stakeholders across business units, and other corporate functions. This position will be responsible for driving the design, planning, socialization, adoption, and successful implementation of Venture Global’s IT controls program, as well as the program's ongoing operation and maintenance. The primary focus will be on those systems and controls with financial reporting significance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record with IT controls framework, assisting in conducting IT assessments, and providing consulting services to management and users on IT and systems risk and compliance.

This position will be located in Arlington, VA and the expectation is 5 days a week in the office. Reference: 1001 19th Street North Arlington, VA 22209

Responsibilities:

Perform/actively participate in the walkthrough of significant business and IT processes/applications and ensure documentation is accurate and reflects relevant risk, key controls, and current process.

Identify key risks and controls, controls optimization, including the configuration of controls within business processes and the IT environment.

Review documentation (risk control matrices, narratives, flowcharts) and identify areas where control enhancements and/or documentation improvements are needed.

Review and/or perform testing for key IT general controls (ITGCs), IT application controls (ITACs), interfaces.

Assess identified ITGCs, ITACs and/or interface deficiencies and work with process owners to identify an appropriate solution/remediation plan. Follow-up on and track remediation activities to verify appropriate resolution.

Review SOC 1 report evaluations to ensure exceptions are appropriately addressed and that appropriate complementary controls are in place and operating effectively.

Partner with business process and application owners on system conversions or implementation to provide future state controls design, and pre-go-live validation.

Facilitate improvement of the IT risk and control environment by increasing the awareness and knowledge of compliance requirements, and identifying ways to streamline or improve the control environment without increasing overall risk;

Communicate complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant teams and stakeholders;

Collaborates constructively and respectfully with fellow team members and business stakeholders including with multicultural teams and in global locations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, risk management or related technical field

5+ years of experience working in IT audit, risk and controls, and compliance, preferably in public accounting, large company IT audit, or IT advisory/consulting

Holds a relevant certification (CPA, CISA, etc.)

3+ years of team leadership experience

Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP and Coupa

Solid understanding of IT frameworks and audit methodologies

Proven background in designing and implementing IT controls or experience performing IT audits

Strong ability to lead the design and documentation of IT general controls, including creating RCMs, performing walk throughs and developing process narratives or flow charts

Superb relationship building skills

Strong managerial, verbal and written communication, project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind on IT processes and outstanding problem-solving skills

Experience with continuous process improvement, innovative governance, risk and compliance solutions

Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

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