CenterPoint Energy, Inc

Lead Auditor

CenterPoint Energy, Inc • $85K — $110K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 12 semester hours in Accounting.
  • Minimum of four years of audit experience, including one year as a lead auditor.
  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial, compliance, and operational risks.
  • Familiarity with internal control validation and audit processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead various internal audit engagements, including risk control assessments and financial audits.
  • Develop efficient audit objectives and procedures for assigned projects.
  • Produce accurate audit workpapers that support observations and document audit processes.
  • Oversee and review the work of audit team members to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Foster development of Audit Staff through feedback and performance discussions.
  • Communicate audit progress and key findings with stakeholders effectively.
  • Prepare and draft timely audit reports summarizing observations and recommendations.

Benefits

  • Paid training and benefits eligibility starting on the first day.
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off.
  • Access to fitness club discounts and an on-site wellness center.
  • Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

CenterPoint Energy's Senior Auditor participates in and leads a variety of internal audit assignments with a continuous improvement mindset. The Internal Audit team's mission is to provide services that add value and improve company operations, internal controls, and processes, and assist in meeting the company's strategic and business objectives. The Senior Auditor will advise on financial, compliance and operational risks, process reviews, internal control validations and other business initiatives. The team's priorities are risk based and focus on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that focuses on people development.

Essential Functions

  • Under the supervision and guidance of the Manager of Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor will be responsible for the following:
  • Design, develop, and lead engagements for risk control assessments, financial audits, operational audits, contractor and vendor audits, internal financial investigations, process reviews, internal control validations and other management requested projects.
  • Develop efficient and effective audit objectives, audit programs and testing procedures, as required, for assigned engagements.
  • Develop accurate and complete audit workpapers that adequately support audit observations and document work performed.
  • Review audit workpapers of engagement team to monitor project progression and quality and ensure accuracy and completeness of work performed.
  • Develop Audit Staff using such skills and tools as regular feedback and performance discussions, coaching and counseling.
  • Produce and communicate status of audit work with team members and managers relative to milestones, observations noted, and client acceptance.
  • Prepare audit points summarizing audit observations and recommendations, and draft and complete clear, concise, and effective audit reports in a timely manner.
  • Discuss observations noted with the Audit Client in a timely manner and build key relationships, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.
  • Effectively utilize automated analysis tools to streamline departmental efficiency and enhance audit coverage.
  • Assist the Audit Manager in the preparation of the annual audit plan in a manner that promotes continuous improvement and business culture.
  • Keep abreast of accounting, legal, and regulatory issues relating to a variety of areas including information technology, industry, financial, communication, safety, human resources and other areas associated with Company functions.
  • Provide communication to other department members to establish a broader knowledge base amongst all team members.


Education Description

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related discipline and a minimum of 12 semester hours in Accounting is required.


Experience

  • Preferred 5-7 years of prior work experience, however a minimum of four (4) years of audit experience and a minimum of one (1) years' experience as lead auditor will suffice


We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
  • Transit subsidies
  • Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
  • Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
  • Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution


Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 06/10/2026
Posting End Date: 06/17/2026

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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc

CenterPoint Energy is a domestic energy delivery company. The Company’s business segments include Electric Transmission and Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services, Interstate Pipelines, Field Services and Other Operations. The Company serves metered customers primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The company also owns a 58.3% interest in a midstream partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp. with operations in natural gas and liquids-rich producing areas of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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Learn more about CenterPoint Energy, Inc
Size
9,418 employees
Market Cap
$19.2 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$773 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$7.4 billion
NASDAQ
CNP
* Ladders Estimates

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