Chief Audit Executive

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Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company’s values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality – serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Purpose of Role

The Chief Audit Executive (Sr. Director of Internal Audit) is responsible for leading Under Armour’s Internal Audit function, overseeing its day-to-day operations, and ensuring it embodies the company’s core values. This is a critical leadership position that requires a performance-driven approach, mirroring how innovation continues to be at the heart of everything we do at Under Armour. You will drive audit effectiveness by leveraging technology and insights to help the company innovate, achieve big, and take action responsibly.

This role directly supports our mission to make each other better by providing the objective assurance and strategic insights necessary for the organization to make a difference and sustain its competitive advantage.

Reporting directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee with a dotted line reporting to the CFO, this role requires frequent, effective collaboration with cross-functional teams across the business. Your leadership will be guided by our values, defining what we do, how we do it, and why. This opportunity is a journey to be more than you thought possible, applying your expertise to discover potential and ensure the highest standards of governance and risk management are maintained across the global enterprise.

Your Impact

Strategic Assurance & Risk Management

• Lead Internal Audit's dynamic risk assessment and planning process to develop an audit plan that is responsive and aligned with the risk profile and strategic priorities of the organization

• Provide strategic, independent counsel to the Audit Committee, Executive Management, and the Board of Directors on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s internal controls, risk management, and governance processes

• Partner with management to identify current and emerging risks (including financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks) and evaluate the processes that address these potential risks, providing actionable recommendations

• Oversee the company’s annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control testing program in collaboration with external auditors

• Monitor and report on management’s implementation of internal audit recommendations and key action plans, ensuring timely and effective remediation of identified issues

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Leverage technology, data analytics, and agile auditing methodologies to enhance the team’s effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing its Audit Committee-approved plan, embodying Under Armour’s focus on performance-driven innovation

• Direct the execution of all planned audit engagements (financial, operational, and compliance), ensuring quality standards are maintained and reports are clear, concise, and communicate the most critical findings

• Manage the department’s budget to ensure priorities receive proper funding in order to fulfill the audit plan, while balancing cost‑saving strategies with organizational needs

• Serve as a key organizational resource on matters of internal controls and process efficiency, providing proactive support and consultation on new business initiatives, system implementations, and major transactions

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and guide the Internal Audit team, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative, and ethical culture aligned with Under Armour’s values

• Focus on professional development and driving performance excellence within the team, ensuring staff members have the necessary skills and technical expertise (e.g., in IT, data analytics, specialty areas) to audit complex risks

• Attract, develop, and retain top talent, building a diverse and dynamic team that can support the growth and…