Director, Internal Audit; HYBRID

Director, Internal Audit

Responsibilities:

• Execute the annual audit plan across operational/process/IT and integrated audits, including Data Analytics to evaluate risks and controls supporting key business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure IT systems are integrated into the audit approach for a holistic review of processes.
• Complete the audit plan timely and within budget.
• Identify changes to company processes, systems, and emerging risks, adjusting the audit plan to maximize resources.
• Oversee audits, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), other compliance requirements, advisory reviews, and ad‑hoc projects or management requests.
• Coordinate with external auditors, core source providers, and business partners.
• Serve as technical subject‑matter expert for the IA team, applying generally accepted accounting principles and audit methodology.
• Mentor and coach IA team members in accounting, audit methodology, and training delivery.
• Lead advisory work, deepening understanding of business processes and systems, and advancing controls aligned with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and recommend changes to management.
• Assess the impact of systems/process development and technology implementation on operational and control environments.
• Develop audit strategy integrating operational, process, IT audits, and data analytics, and identify innovation/automation testing approaches.
• Participate in annual risk assessments and develop the audit plan based on company risk profile and emerging trends.
• Lead IA’s automation strategy to enhance audit efficiency and identify automation opportunities in partnership with IT.
• Manage IA professionals, providing direction and ensuring audit plan completion.
• Handle administrative duties including staffing, recruiting, training, budgeting, planning, and scheduling.
• Advocate standard audit practices and methodology, ensuring quality and consistency per IIA standards.
• Build strong partnerships with business management across enterprise functions, contributing to risk management, governance, and controls.
• Create reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging risks, implementing suitable opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; CPA and/or CISA certification with 10–15 years of experience required; CIA is a plus.
• Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit experience supporting multiple projects or equivalent retail industry experience required.
• Experience with GAAP, auditing requirements, and multiple IT projects in cybersecurity, cloud computing, SAP, and application infrastructure; digital commerce/e‑commerce/mobile technology experience is a plus.
• Experience working with highly complex systems and in extremely technical business environments, including data analytics.
• Strong project management, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Executive presence and ability to develop reports and presentations for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Capacity to articulate complex technical information and work effectively across the organization.
• Strong people‑management skills with demonstrated ability to influence, train, mentor, and leverage others to achieve objectives.
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, high‑demand environment while ensuring multiple priorities are met.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance active on day 1.
• Generous 401(k) matching after one year.
• Ample paid time off, plus seven holidays.
• Exclusive discounts on premium merchandise.
• Dynamic learning and development programs to support growth.
• Additional benefits available.