There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, lead, implement and report on comprehensive, risk-based financial audits, operational audits, and SOX, with a goal of improving company performance and control, and minimizing risk. Help prepare the annual risk assessment and audit plan including resource budgeting and allocation for review by Internal Audit Leadership. Develop and promote a better understanding of the of policies and procedures within the department and the company. Serves on projects and committees to provide input to queries on internal controls and procedures.

Audit Project Management - Financial Risk PortfolioAssist with projects in a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with partners to ensure the timely completion of the plan.Scope and implement risk-based audits, including communicating findings with clients in a clear and timely manner, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies.Counsels and guides staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met, and that adequate coverage is achieved SOX Program ManagementResponsible for the prioritizing and planning of the SOX program for the CompanyComplete the SOX deliverables by owning the SOX team, ensuring there are accurate SOX RCMs, flowcharts, test plans and external auditor reliable testing work papersIdentify control design and operating gaps and provide recommendations for remediation. Work with business control owners in remediation activities to ensure timely remediation and testingCoordinate with IT leadership on the design, implementation and evaluation of IT general and automated system controls, configurations, and key reportsProvide inputs for Audit Committee SOX updatesProactively find opportunities for audit process automation and efficienciesIdentify the root cause of specific problems, collaboratively work with relevant partners in proposing recommendations and appropriate corrective actions to address any areas of concernAssist in coordinating activities between the external auditors and our business partners in support of the annual SOX program Risk AssessmentEnsures that audits address areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of a variety of economic, financial, and managerial programs, in conformance with company policies and procedures or sound business practices where no policies existIdentification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas, associated with corporate audits, for the development of the annual audit plan to be presented and approved by the Audit Committee OtherLeads and coordinates the review and analysis of business processesDevelops and maintains productive client, staff, management, and board relationships through individual contacts and group meetingsFinance Transformation/System Implementations:Collaborating with different teams within United to ensure effective system implementations.Drive process improvements demonstrating standard methodologies and analytics.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, lead, implement and report on comprehensive, risk-based financial audits, operational audits, and SOX, with a goal of improving company performance and control, and minimizing risk. Help prepare the annual risk assessment and audit plan including resource budgeting and allocation for review by Internal Audit Leadership. Develop and promote a better understanding of the of policies and procedures within the department and the company. Serves on projects and committees to provide input to queries on internal controls and procedures.

Audit Project Management - Financial Risk PortfolioAssist with projects in a portfolio of assigned audits and related activities, including staffing, scheduling, and coordination with partners to ensure the timely completion of the plan.Scope and implement risk-based audits, including communicating findings with clients in a clear and timely manner, employing critical thinking and appropriate testing methodologies.Counsels and guides staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met, and that adequate coverage is achieved SOX Program ManagementResponsible for the prioritizing and planning of the SOX program for the CompanyComplete the SOX deliverables by owning the SOX team, ensuring there are accurate SOX RCMs, flowcharts, test plans and external auditor reliable testing work papersIdentify control design and operating gaps and provide recommendations for remediation. Work with business control owners in remediation activities to ensure timely remediation and testingCoordinate with IT leadership on the design, implementation and evaluation of IT general and automated system controls, configurations, and key reportsProvide inputs for Audit Committee SOX updatesProactively find opportunities for audit process automation and efficienciesIdentify the root cause of specific problems, collaboratively work with relevant partners in proposing recommendations and appropriate corrective actions to address any areas of concernAssist in coordinating activities between the external auditors and our business partners in support of the annual SOX program Risk AssessmentEnsures that audits address areas of concern relative to the goals, performance objectives, and impact of a variety of economic, financial, and managerial programs, in conformance with company policies and procedures or sound business practices where no policies existIdentification and evaluation of the organization’s risk areas, associated with corporate audits, for the development of the annual audit plan to be presented and approved by the Audit Committee OtherLeads and coordinates the review and analysis of business processesDevelops and maintains productive client, staff, management, and board relationships through individual contacts and group meetingsFinance Transformation/System Implementations:Collaborating with different teams within United to ensure effective system implementations.Drive process improvements demonstrating standard methodologies and analytics.

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree 4 years’ experience in public accounting or internal audit, including 1-3 years of supervisory or project management experience and relevant experience working in a controls related role (i.e., SOX Compliance programs, internal controls programs, internal audit, external audit, etc.)CPA Extensive knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practicesKnowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal AuditorsWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degree in Finance, Accounting Experience in overseeing SOX programs Direct experience in the Airline or transportation industry.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelors degree 4 years’ experience in public accounting or internal audit, including 1-3 years of supervisory or project management experience and relevant experience working in a controls related role (i.e., SOX Compliance programs, internal controls programs, internal audit, external audit, etc.)CPA Extensive knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practicesKnowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal AuditorsWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degree in Finance, Accounting Experience in overseeing SOX programs Direct experience in the Airline or transportation industry.