Vice President

Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title:

Vice President, Head of Internal Audit

Company:

Prologis

Vice President, Head of Internal Audit, Denver

A day in the life

As the VP, Head of Internal Audit, you will play a pivotal role in assessing risk and determining the appropriate internal audit strategy, managing the internal audits and ensuring Prologis operates with integrity, accountability, and efficiency. You will collaborate with senior leaders and the Board of Directors to assess and improve governance, risk management, and internal controls. You’ll oversee a team of skilled auditors and work across various departments to provide actionable insights that safeguard and enhance the company’s operational and financial integrity. The position is dynamic, challenging, and offers an opportunity to influence high-level decision-making within a global leader in logistics real estate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive internal audit strategy aligned with Prologis’ organizational goals and risk profile.
• Audit Planning: Lead the creation of the annual audit plan, prioritizing high-risk areas and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Execution & Oversight: Manage the delivery of audit engagements, including the review of risk management, effectiveness of internal controls, and business processes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing timely and insightful recommendations to enhance business processes and mitigate risks.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to relevant internal control frameworks and external regulations (Sarbanes-Oxley). Provide independent assurance to senior management and the audit committee by identifying potential risks, providing audit findings and risk assessments and communicating recommended improvements. Monitor and report on the implementation of corrective actions taken by management in response to audit findings.
• Team Management: Recruit, develop and manage the global internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, high professional standards and leading industry best practices.
• Regulatory Compliance: Work with others in the compliance area to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and coordinate with external auditors as necessary.
• Innovation: Leverage data analytics and modern auditing techniques to improve audit effectiveness and organizational value.

Building blocks for success

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or internal audit of a large public company, including 5+ years in a leadership role. Real estate industry experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles and corporate governance best practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex audit findings to senior management and the audit committee.
• Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a team of internal auditors.
• Proven ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across difference businesses/functions.
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards and proficiency with audit tools and data analytics software.

Hiring Salary Range of $205,000 - $280,000 . Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.

When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.

As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time. 

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type:

Full time

Location:

Denver, Colorado

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