Internal Audit - Director

Buckeye is a premier infrastructure and logistics provider for the world’s energy needs. Since 1886, we have successfully navigated transitions in the way energy has been distributed to continually meet the needs of an evolving market and industry environment. Our people are a critical element to the success and longevity of our operational history and our future as we seek to thrive through the energy transition.

We own and operate a diversified network of integrated assets providing midstream logistic solutions, primarily consisting of the transportation, storage, processing, and marketing of liquid petroleum products across the United States and the Caribbean. We are committed to safely and responsibly providing world-class service to meet the continually evolving energy needs of our customers and the communities we serve. As part of this commitment to our customers, we are continually diversifying our platform and service offerings to enable less carbon intensive energy solutions, and undertaking decarbonization efforts on our operations.

Buckeye Partners is currently seeking a Internal Audit - Director to join our growing team.

Role Summary:

Internal Audit Director will lead Buckeye’s Internal Audit function reporting to the VP, Risk and Internal Audit on all matters. This role will have staff reporting to them and will manage the co-source Internal Audit relationship with 3rd party services providers. This role will have accountability to develop and deliver Internal Audits, Business Process Improvement Reviews, and management’s annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the Internal Audit (IA) function within Buckeye assisting the business and functional leaders with internal control, process improvement, investigative and related matters.
• Lead the IA function day-to-day accountabilities in delivering the agreed upon Audit and Business Process Improvements.
• Lead the organization and oversight of our SOX managed service program.
• Manage a staff initially comprised of 1 manager and up to 2 staff accountable to deliver the agreed IA plan.
• Create the annual risk-based audit plan generally comprised of 6 to 8 Internal Audits/process reviews per year.
• Create risk-based audit programs and scoping documents for each audit/process review and manage the execution of these audits.
• Manage the audit documentation and reporting process, including report outs to senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Prepare control documentation consistent with Internal Audit Standards.
• Conduct risk assessment interviews with members of senior management and the Board to align audit plans with the top risks in the company.
• Assist the VP, Risk and Internal Audit with execution and maintenance of the company-wide Enterprise Risk Management program.
• Be a leader in bringing leading practices around fraud investigations as required.
• Assist the VP, Risk and Internal Audit with communication to the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Directors on audit findings and recommended leading practices.
• Lead the creation of the annual Audit plan, including development and maintenance of the company’s audit risk universe and risk rankings.

Education & Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 12 to 15+ years of progressive professional experience in a combination of external or Internal Audit, and accounting/finance roles.
• Previous supervisory experience others is a plus.

Certificates and Licenses:

• CPA and/or CIA preferred or extensive experience in a combination of external and Internal Audit.

Other Skills, Attributes and Abilities:

• To succeed in this position, the incumbent should be a strong analytical thinker with a flexible mindset and willingness to embrace change who also demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Should be a collaborative team player with strong organizational and planning skills that can make sound decisions and deliver under tight deadlines.

• This is a position that requires a great deal of accuracy and excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Strict deadlines and timelines must be adhered to with regards to reporting requirements.
• Incumbents must be able to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities.
• One must be available to work overtime when necessary.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.

About You:

Excellent communication, both written and verbal, as well as strong organizational skills are paramount. You must work independently and be able to exercise tact, discretion, and professionalism when dealing with internal and external customers, and when handling sensitive and confidential information.

Buckeye wants to create and reward an organizational focus that stimulates the creative and entrepreneurial actions of its employees that result in innovative way. To be successful in the Buckeye culture, our employees must possess a demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility and regulatory of reducing costs, generating revenues, improving productivity, or improving processes.

People First Culture:

From managing over 5,000 miles of pipeline and 130+ terminals to commercializing clean energy projects, our people collaborate to provide world-class service and meet the changing energy needs of our customers. Our employee-first culture means that we invest in our employees and equip them to be fully contributing members of high performing teams. We are focused on collaboration, inclusion, empowerment, accountability, and professional development. We want the best in you to bring out the best in us.

Join us as we work together to build a business that is responsive to the needs of the future while continuing to serve the energy needs of communities today.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP on the following website:http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Applicants who are extended an employment offer will be required to complete a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of these pre-employment processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)