Manager, Corporate Audit

The Corporate Audit Manager is responsible for all corporate audit activities for Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) and serves as a primary point of contact regarding all corporate audit matters and key stakeholders, leading corporate operational audits and risk assessment activities across MNAO entities (MMA, MCI, MMSCO and MCOL). This role helps ensure that financial, operational, and compliance processes and the related internal controls effectively support organizational objectives.

The Manager is accountable for planning and executing risk-based operational audits and J-SOX ITGC testing across designated North American entities, evaluating the effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls. This role also includes leading and developing internal audit staff, maintaining the Corporate Audit Standard Manual and partnering with the Director, Audit & Internal Control to communicate audit plans, results, and risks to management.

The position provides independent assurance and advisory insights that support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while cultivating strong working relationships with Mazda North American Operations leadership and Mazda Corporate (Japan) Global Audit Department (GLAD).

• (50%) Corporate Audit
  • Manage all aspects of audits including J-SOX ITGC testing, encompassing audit planning, resourcing (including temporary staff), audit program development, execution, documentation, and reporting.
  • Prepares audit risk assessments and execute, monitor, and update the long-term Audit Plan and J-SOX ITGC testing activities across Mazda North American entities.
  • Deliver audits and special projects in a timely manner in accordance with the Audit Plan, including support for expanding new markets.
  • Ensure audit work papers and deliverables adhere to the Corporate Audit Standards Manual and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  • Initiate and oversee audits and related projects designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within operational functions and third‑party vendors.
  • Partner closely with management to identify root cause(s), evaluate remediation efforts, and develop recommendations.
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and monitor remediation plans.
  • Provide advisory insight into emerging operational, compliance, technology, and third‑party risks.

• (20%) Operating Controls & Special Projects
  • Partner with Director, Audit & Internal Control to develop audit risk assessments prioritizing auditable areas for Mazda North American entities.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure audit work papers, findings, and issue tracking are properly documented and maintained in Auditboard (Optro).
  • Present audit plans, results and key risk topics to Mazda Corporate GLAD for review and concurrence.
  • Assist the Director, Audit & Internal Control in preparing materials and presentations for the Company’s Audit Committee.
  • Oversee special projects, task forces, investigations, and other ad‑hoc initiatives at the request of senior leadership.

• (15%) Staff Management
  • Lead and mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning and collaboration.
  • Drive staff development, performance management, and adherence to company policies.
  • Promote the Mazda Pride Point culture with a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, quality and accountability.
  • Oversee resource strategy, including the assessment and management of temporary staff, contractors, and specialized skills sets required to support audit activities across North American entities.
  • Train audit staff on company audit & IIA Audit Standards.

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