VP Internal Audit

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

The VP of Internal Audit is a strategic, high-impact leader who reports to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO and guides the evolution of the global internal audit function. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing global team, shape enterprise risk and audit strategy, strengthen internal controls, and deliver meaningful insights that influence senior leadership, the Board, and business partners across the organization.

• Conduct annual enterprise risk assessment that effectively captures and communicates changes in the Company's risk profile, ensuring top risks are effectively mitigated.
• Own and oversee the Company's SOX 404 compliance program, including annual control testing, design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), remediation tracking, and management representations. Ensure effective coordination with Finance, IT, operations, and External Audit to meet regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Develop and execute a strategic, risk-based audit plan that provides effective coverage over financial, operational, and compliance risks and controls at key operating units.
• Work with management to facilitate the completion of management's annual control self-assessment for in-scope business units.
• Effectively plan, organize, and manage activities/resources in a manner that assures meeting objectives, annual goals, and budget targets.
• Effectively summarize and present results of audit activities to the CFO and the Audit Committee. Provide overall direction and leadership for the audit function while fostering continuous improvement and integrating best practices.
• Lead, motivate, develop, and retain a high-performing global team that serves as a strong talent pipeline for the organization.
• Create an equitable and inclusive environment where people can bring their full selves to work and unlock their greatest potential and contributions to the team.
• Scope and perform risk-based audits; deliver clear, effective audit reports; and partner with management to define issues, identify root causes, communicate recommendations, and support corrective action plans.
• Guide and support the Internal Audit team in leveraging modern data analytics, automation, and AI-driven technologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency. Identify and evaluate opportunities for continuous monitoring and process digitization, driving greater effectiveness and scalability.
• Develop trusted relationships with senior leaders and management to understand key initiatives, business performance, and emerging risks, adjusting audit plans accordingly.
• Support Compliance Committee in helping to facilitate the Company's quarterly management representation process.
• Support ad hoc finance and operational requests with corporate & regional management teams.
• Work closely with Legal on compliance programs involving business ethics, including investigation of whistle blower complaints and other matters. Report results to management and the Audit Committee.
• Liaise/coordinate with external auditors where appropriate to ensure the most effective audit coverage and to minimize duplication of effort.

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

The VP of Internal Audit is a strategic, high-impact leader who reports to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO and guides the evolution of the global internal audit function. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing global team, shape enterprise risk and audit strategy, strengthen internal controls, and deliver meaningful insights that influence senior leadership, the Board, and…