Senior Internal Auditor

Primary Purpose of Position:
Ensure policies and procedures are being followed consistently in order to safeguard the Company's assets, verify the accuracy and reliability of its accounting data, and promote adherence to the prescribed policies. Make recommendations that add value for process improvements throughout all areas of the Company.
Essential Functions:

• Evaluate accounting, administrative, and operational controls and processes and assist in preparation of reports to the CFO and Audit Committee of the BOD on compliance with Company standards, problems that require strengthening of internal controls, and general process improvements.
  
• Assist in performing yearly risk assessment (i.e. enterprise and financial statement risk assessments) to identify high-risk areas within the organization.
  
• Assist in preparing the annual audit plan.
  
• Perform audits of high risk/transactional areas.
  
• Work collaboratively with internal constituents and process owners to ensure approved recommendations for control gaps and/or business process enhancements are effectively implemented.
  
• Assist in the review of Internal Auditors' activities, as necessary.
  
• Ensure the proper controls are in place in order to maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Section 404.
  
• Assist in identifying areas where segregation of duties is compromised and propose potential recommendations.
  
• Provide guidance to control owners regarding the nature and adequacy of accounting and data processing records to be maintained to validate accuracy of financial reporting and effectiveness of controls.
  
• Participate in audits requested by the Audit Committee and/or external auditors.
  
• Discuss findings with control owners and applicable stakeholders for business and functional areas evaluated and audited.
  
• Perform other as hoc duties as assigned.
  

General:

• Attend and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses as needed.
  
• Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide a conduit for introducing those practices to the Company.
  

Requirements and Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field required.
  
• A minimum of 4 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience in auditing required, preferably including some in internal audit.
  
• Real estate experience preferred.
  
• Comprehensive understanding of and adherence to, the Auditors Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as developed by the Institute of Auditors.
  
• Thorough knowledge of accounting practices/procedures required.
  
• Demonstrated investigative skills.
  
• Previous experience in a public company or public accounting desirable.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to and proficiency in customer service culture.
  
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities.
  
• Ability to achieve results without close supervision.
  
• Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently as well as the ability to work cohesively as a member of a team.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
  
• Demonstrated practical, hands-on, "can-do" approach, and the ability to work efficiently and creatively.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Good judgement, strong negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  
• Flexibility with schedule and ability to work beyond regular business hours.
  
• Ability to travel out of town on an infrequent basis.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed sitting such as answering the phone and operation of a computer.
  
• Involves work of a general office nature usually performed standing such as operation of a photocopier and a fax machine.
  
• Involves movement between departments to facilitate workflow.
  

Internal and External Contacts:

• Interfaces regularly in both verbal and written form with all levels of professionals regarding a wide range of audit matters. Many matters are of a confidential nature.
  
• Interfaces regularly with external auditors, and may interface on an infrequent basis with the Audit Committee of the BOD.
  

Reporting Structure:

• Reports directly to the Vice President, Internal Audit who provides supervision, guidance and evaluate work performance on a periodic basis.

BXP is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.
Boston Properties is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and impartial treatment in all of our relations with employees, as well as applicants for employment, to recruit, upgrade, train, and promote in all job titles without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic.