Internal Auditor

About Designer Brands

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others.

With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward.

The Opportunity

As an Internal Auditor at Designer Brands, you ll play an important role in helping the organization navigate risk, strengthen controls, and identify opportunities to improve how we work. This position offers broad exposure across the business, including stores, distribution centers, e-commerce operations, and corporate functions, giving you a unique opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our operations while building relationships throughout the organization.

In this role, you ll combine analytical thinking, business insight, and curiosity to evaluate processes, assess risks, and provide recommendations that help teams operate more effectively. You ll work with a variety of stakeholders, leverage data-driven insights, and contribute to projects that support sound governance, compliance, and business performance.

Whether you re conducting audits, analyzing data, or partnering with business leaders, you ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your expertise in internal audit, risk management, and process improvement.

What You ll Be Doing

Execute Risk-Based Audits

• Conduct operational, financial, compliance, and internal control audits with limited supervision.
• Perform audit procedures including:
• Process walkthroughs
• Risk assessments
• Control testing
• Data analysis
• Evidence evaluation
• Documentation of audit results
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify opportunities for enhancement.

Analyze Data and Identify Insights

• Utilize data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to identify:
• Trends
• Anomalies
• Emerging risks
• Process improvement opportunities
• Interpret complex data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Communicate Findings and Support Action Plans

• Conduct interviews, review documentation, develop surveys, and prepare audit work papers.
• Summarize observations and recommendations in a clear, organized manner.
• Prepare audit findings and assist with communicating results through written reports and presentations.
• Track, validate, and report on management action plans and remediation efforts.

Support Compliance, Risk, and Special Projects

• Assist in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing and internal control assessments, as applicable.
• Participate in fraud risk assessments, investigations, and special projects.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating enterprise risks.
• Contribute to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.

Build Partnerships Across the Business

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with business partners across the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support governance, risk management, and compliance objectives.
• Represent Internal Audit on cross-functional initiatives, project teams, and management meetings.

Continue Learning and Growing

• Stay informed on:
• Auditing standards
• Industry and retail trends
• Emerging risks
• Technology developments
• Leading practices in internal audit and risk management

What You ll Need

Experience

Required:

• 1-3 years of audit experience with a public accounting firm or public company.

Education

Required

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business…