Job Description

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

PSEG is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Auditor to conduct internal audits, reviews, investigations, and testing of internal controls across financial, operational and IT areas within PSEG. This position plays a key role in delivering assurance and advisory services to internal clients across the company and enhancing the effectiveness of PSEG's internal control environment.

The ideal incumbent will demonstrate leadership, strong written and oral communication skills, a high level of customer focus through facilitation and negotiation; and a high level of initiative, integrity, critical thinking, and adaptability.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team environment to plan and execute assurance and advisory services focused on accounting, compliance and operational control issues
• Perform work in accordance with applicable professional standards and company policies
• Identify and evaluate risks, internal control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and audit-related issues clearly and effectively to department and executive management both verbally and in writing
• Exhibit leadership, customer/client focus, strong written and oral communication skills, facilitation skills, and negotiation skills

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline
• At least 5 years' experience in a large organization with at least 3 years in audit. Note: Candidates without a degree must have at least 10 years of relevant audit experience in a large organization.
• Strong understanding of accounting and auditing standards
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, and organizational abilities
• Ability to analyze operations and make informed decisions with limited information
• Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office applications
• Exceptional written and oral communications skills

Desired Skills, Competencies, Education or Experience

• CPA, CIA, CISA, MBA or related qualification
• Experience with or knowledge of utility or power generation business

Knowledge and use of data analytics software (e.g., Power BI, ACL) and some knowledge of SAP and/or TeamMate