Mgr, Corporate Audit

Mazda Motor Corporation

2d•$108,900 - $166,125•Remote

About The Position

The Corporate Audit Manager is responsible for corporate audit activities for Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) and serves as a primary contact for corporate audit matters and key stakeholders. The role leads corporate operational audits and risk assessment activities across MNAO entities, including MMA, MCI, MMSCO, and MCOL, helping ensure financial, operational, and compliance processes and related internal controls support organizational objectives. The Manager plans and executes risk-based operational audits and J-SOX ITGC testing across designated North American entities, evaluates financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls, and leads and develops internal audit staff. The role maintains the Corporate Audit Standard Manual and partners with the Director, Audit & Internal Control to communicate audit plans, results, and risks to management. The position provides independent assurance and advisory insights supporting strategic decisions, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. It cultivates working relationships with MNAO leadership and Mazda Corporate (Japan) Global Audit Department (GLAD). The role may be considered for advancement to Director – Audit & Internal Control as part of the audit staff succession plan.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience managing audits within internal audit functions or related accounting roles in a professional automotive sale, distribution, financial, or corporate services audit environment, and/or with a public accounting firm.
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics, or Finance is required; an equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered.
CPA or CIA certification required upon hire.
CISA certification required upon hire.
Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, VISIO, ACL, Auditboard (Optro), and other computer-assisted audit software.
Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, GAAP, and the five CISA domains: Information System Auditing Process; Governance and Management of IT; Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation; Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience; and Protection of Information Assets.
Intermediate-to-advanced ability to use data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, and automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
Intermediate-to-advanced ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable, risk-focused recommendations.
Intermediate-to-advanced stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills, including gaining buy-in, navigating competing priorities, and driving alignment across executive and business leadership teams.
Intermediate-to-advanced ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of applications used for Sales and Distribution, Vehicles, Parts, Warranty, Loans, Leases, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, and Corporate Services.
Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish.
Awareness-to-developing proficiency using AI/Agent tools to perform audits.

Responsibilities

Manage audits, including J-SOX ITGC testing, from planning and resourcing through audit program development, execution, documentation, and reporting.
Prepare audit risk assessments and execute, monitor, and update the long-term Audit Plan and J-SOX ITGC testing across Mazda North American entities.
Deliver audits and special projects on time in accordance with the Audit Plan, including supporting expansion into new markets.
Ensure audit workpapers and deliverables comply with the Corporate Audit Standards Manual and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Initiate and oversee audits and projects to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in operational functions and third-party vendors.
Partner with management to identify root causes, evaluate remediation efforts, and develop recommendations.
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and monitor remediation plans.
Provide advisory insight on emerging operational, compliance, technology, and third-party risks.
Partner with the Director, Audit & Internal Control to develop risk assessments and prioritize auditable areas.
Coordinate documentation and maintenance of audit workpapers, findings, and issue tracking 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 with materials and presentations for the Company’s Audit Committee.
Oversee special projects, task forces, investigations, and other ad hoc initiatives requested by senior leadership.
Lead and mentor team members, supporting innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration.
Drive staff development and performance management and ensure adherence to company policies.
Promote the Mazda Pride Point culture, emphasizing collaboration, continuous improvement, quality, and accountability.
Oversee resource strategy, including assessment and management of temporary staff, contractors, and specialized skills needed for audits across North American entities.
Train audit staff on company audit standards and IIA Audit Standards.
Serve as a trusted advisor to management across Mazda North American entities and MC GLAD.
Facilitate timely escalation of significant or unresolved risks to appropriate leadership.
Represent Internal Audit in governance forums and cross-functional initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.