Caturus

Upstream gas production and LNG export

Manager – Internal Audit and Compliance

Internal Audit & ControlsUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, compliance, or related functions is required.
Experience leading audit engagements and interacting with senior management is required.
Knowledge of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, and risk-based audit methodology is required.
Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting controls is required, including working knowledge of SOX 404, PCAOB expectations, and ICFR documentation and testing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office, SharePoint, and data analysis or visualization tools such as Power BI or SQL is required.
Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and vendors at once is required.
Ability to coach and review the work of co-source and junior staff is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audit engagements.
Develop risk-based audit scopes, testing plans, and work programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify process-improvement opportunities across Upstream, Marketing and Trading, Downstream/LNG, and Shared Services.
Draft clear, risk-rated audit reports and recommendations, agree on management action plans, and track them to closure.
Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Ensure audit projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with internal audit standards.
Identify and assess key business, operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
Evaluate the adequacy of mitigation strategies and control activities.
Provide recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.
Support the SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, control testing, documentation reviews, and deficiency evaluation.
Coordinate with external auditors regarding control testing and audit requirements.
Assist management in maintaining an effective control environment and addressing control gaps.
Use company-sanctioned artificial intelligence tools to improve the control environment and manage resources efficiently.
Assist the Director in managing Internal Audit and SOX co-source partners.
Serve as the Director's designee in the Director's absence and help represent Internal Audit and Compliance to management and external auditors.
Move between internal audit and compliance program work as the plan requires while maintaining appropriate independence between the Internal Audit and Compliance functions.
Help establish and develop Internal Audit and Compliance processes and standards.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in the energy, oil and gas, midstream, LNG, commodities trading, or infrastructure sectors is preferred.
Exposure to SOX and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting is preferred.
Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Fraud Examiner certification is preferred.

About Us:
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.

Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.

Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Position Summary:
The Manager, Internal Audit and Compliance (IAC) is the Director/Chief Audit Executive’s principal partner in the department. IAC is a new function within Caturus, so processes and standards are still being developed. This is a hands-on, builder role that will help establish those processes and standards.

The role will move between internal audit work and compliance program work, as the plan requires, while maintaining appropriate independence between the Internal Audit and Compliance functions. Typical work will include ongoing assessment of the company’s risk environment, designing and leading internal audits, helping to manage co-sourcing partners (both Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)) and building out the company’s Internal Audit and Compliance processes. The Manager serves as the Director's designee in the Director's absence and helps represent IAC to management and the external auditors.

Key Accountabilities:

Lead and manage financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audit engagements.
Develop risk-based audit scopes, testing plans, and work programs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement across Upstream, Marketing and Trading, Downstream/LNG and Shared Services.
Draft clear, risk-rated audit reports and recommendations. Agree management action plans and track them to closure.
Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Ensure audit projects are completed on schedule and in accordance with internal audit standards.
Identify and assess key business, operational, financial, and regulatory risks.
Evaluate the adequacy of mitigation strategies and control activities.
Provide recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.
SOX compliance program, including risk assessments, control testing, documentation reviews, and deficiency evaluation.
Coordinate with external auditors regarding control testing and audit requirements.
Assist management in maintaining an effective control environment and addressing control gaps.
Leverage company-sanctioned Artificial Intelligence tools to improve the control environment and efficiently manage resources.
Assist the Director in managing Internal Audit and SOX co-source partners.

Qualifications:

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Preferred (any of): Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Experience:

8+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk management, compliance, or related functions.
Experience within the energy, oil & gas, midstream, LNG, commodities trading, or infrastructure sectors preferred. · Exposure to SOX and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience leading audit engagements and interacting with senior management.
IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, COSO Internal Control and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, and risk-based audit methodology
US GAAP and financial reporting controls. Working knowledge of SOX 404, PCAOB expectations, and ICFR documentation and testing
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office, SharePoint, and data analysis or visualization tools (Power BI, SQL, or similar)
Ability to manage multiple engagements, budgets, and vendors at once
Skill at coaching and reviewing the work of co-source and junior staff

About the Company

Caturus

Upstream gas production and LNG export

Caturus integrates upstream natural gas production with LNG export, delivering fuel from U.S. wells to global markets. Its wellhead-to-water model links Texas drilling through Caturus Energy to the Commonwealth LNG export terminal in Cameron, Louisiana, a 9.5 mtpa facility that liquefies gas for international shipment. The company differentiates itself by combining production and export under one strategy and by securing long-term offtake agreements with Glencore, JERA, and PETRONAS to fill capacity. Its goal is to provide low-emission U.S. gas to global customers while expanding LNG capacity as part of the energy transition.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $9.8B
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: Not listed

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