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Lead Financial Operations Auditor

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

San Antonio, Texas

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead financial, operational, and compliance audits across MPC and MPLX. You will guide audit teams through the full lifecycle, ensuring alignment with IIA standards and enterprise methodology. You will design risk-based programs, communicate with clients, and deliver high-quality results that support accurate financial reporting and effective controls. The position offers strategic advisory opportunities and exposure to cost recovery initiatives, within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and impact the company's control environment.

Compensation / Benefits
  • health, vision, and dental insurance
  • paid time off
  • 401k matching
  • paid parental leave
  • educational reimbursement
  • discretionary annual bonus
Responsibilities
  • Lead financial, operational, compliance, and special audits in line with IIA standards and company methodology to identify risks and controls affecting financial integrity and business objectives.
  • Ensure alignment with external auditors, SOX 404, and other assurance functions to optimize coverage and avoid duplicate efforts.
  • Develop robust audit programs with RACM, prioritize risks, and scope plans for testing.
  • Conduct opening and closing conferences, clarify audit focus with clients, and manage staff allocations.
  • Review planning documents and workpapers for quality, completeness, and accuracy.
  • Coordinate pre-planning activities and foster a collaborative, team-based approach.
  • Guide client interviews, assess processes and controls, and leverage data analytics where appropriate.
  • Communicate control observations professionally, finalize exit meeting documentation, and draft reports per standards.
  • Provide coaching and development to staff, monitor performance, and ensure timely delivery within budget.
  • Lead large, complex, and greenfield audits; conduct advisory reviews on new processes and systems design; identify cost recovery opportunities.
Key requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, audit, or related field; Master's preferred
  • Professional certifications preferred: CPA, CIA, CFE
  • Ten years of experience in audit, accounting, or related roles, with at least five years in audit
  • Up to 10% travel
  • leadership
  • strong communication
  • mentoring and staff development
  • internal auditing standards (IIA)
  • SOX 404 coordination
  • risk assessment and RACM

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