Senior Director Audit & Advisory Services

The Ideal Candidate

The Senior Director, Audit & Advisory Services (AAS), is responsible for leading the internal audit function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, performing and managing overall processes related to any and all financial/operational (including Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404), compliance and Information Systems audits for the Company. This role provides strategic oversight, directs audit planning and execution, and collaborates with executive leadership and the Audit Committee to enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Work with executive leadership and the Audit Committee in developing a flexible audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology.
• Manage and perform, as appropriate, the planning, design, execution, reporting, and follow-up related to all financial and IT audits performed by the department.
• Plan and direct audit coverage of core IT disciplines and emerging technology risks.
• Assist the development of data analytics and integrate with audit areas (e.g., SOX controls assessments).
• Initiate improvements in the audit process and implement best practices for financial and IT audits.
• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management process and ensure the organization is addressing, updating, and managing emerging risks and the preparedness and response to those risks.
• Monitor key divisional business and technology initiatives related to information technology.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Audit Committee and senior management on internal controls, governance, and risk matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including external auditors.
• Provide training and guidance to management on audit-related matters and best practices.
• Recruit, train, and supervise audit staff.

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA designation required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive audit management responsibility in a public accounting or corporate internal audit environment.
• Significant exposure to retail accounting, information systems, and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting, business, and auditing background, ideally with substantial experience gained in the retail industry.
• Proven experience supervising and reviewing the work of others in a public accounting and/or corporate internal audit department of a large, complex organization.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to work with limited supervision in a stressful work environment.
• Must be proficient in various computer software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.