Director Internal Audit

Papa John's•Louisville, KY

About The Position

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today! Job Summary The Director, Internal Audit is the most senior member of the audit team, responsible for leading the internal audit function across all business units, both domestic and international. This role provides strategic leadership in risk management, governance, and compliance, directly influencing organizational integrity and operational efficiency. The Director fosters a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct, and serves as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and senior management. This role reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and is a key consultative resource for senior management, Enterprise Risk Management, and system implementation teams. Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place. Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs: E-Verify Poster (English) - Right to Work Poster (English) - E-Verify Poster (Spanish) - Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the following PDF . See terms & conditions for site use.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan for all business units and corporate functions, including international operations
Lead, mentor, and manage the internal audit team, fostering professional growth and collaboration
Present audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee on at least a quarterly basis
Manage and develop audit team members, focusing on creating a collaborative and high-performance environment
Oversee scoping decisions, audit opinions, and issue identification, severity, and remediation tracking validation
Champion and support governance programs and initiatives such as the Cyber Oversight Group (COG), Sustainability Reporting, Data Privacy Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management
Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes
Perform risk assessments aligned with strategic goals, top enterprise risks, and emerging risks to develop a comprehensive audit plan
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley section 404, Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards, and other relevant regulations
Serve on the Enterprise Risk Management Core Team
Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Design and execute audit projects in alignment with audit standards, policies, and processes, including proper documentation supporting audit report conclusions and observations
Positively influence enhanced controls, process efficiencies, and constant improvement
Oversee follow-up audits and monitor implementation of recommendations
Lead special investigations (e.g., fraud, compliance breaches) and perform special projects as requested by senior management or the Audit Committee
Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement
Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes
Innovate audit approaches with the use of AI and data analytics to achieve timely audit cycles and deep insights
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for audit activities and team effectiveness