Internal Audit, Operational Audit Manager (Hybrid, Seattle)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

6d•$102,500 - $170,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nordstrom Internal Audit (IA) team is a trusted business partner that drives organizational excellence by delivering insightful, proactive, and value-driven independent assurance and advisory services in support of Nordstrom’s priorities. The ideal Internal Audit Operational Audit Manager is a motivated, results-oriented, collaborative, controls expert who is committed to providing exceptional operational, financial, compliance and risk-based assurance and advice to our internal stakeholders. This position will focus primarily on leading operational audits across all Nordstrom operations. This role is based in Seattle, WA and will be classified as hybrid.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above with concentration in accounting, finance, or related field.
7+ years of Internal audit, public accounting, or other relevant experience.
2+ years project management experience.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of internal auditing, risk assessment, control design and testing.
Experience with using data analytics tools and AI Automation tools in audit testing.
Strong attention to detail, analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
Ability to think freely and innovate.
High level of ownership, accountability, initiative, and customer service.
Proven experience of evaluating complex data and drawing logical conclusions.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Ability to travel approximately 10%
Working knowledge of related standards and frameworks, including IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, Code of Ethics and COSO Internal controls Financial Reporting and US GAAP

Nice To Haves

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Professional Certifications preferred.
Retail or similar Industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead operational, financial, and compliance audits of varying complexity through all phases of the audit (planning, fieldwork, reporting) to improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.
Partner with business stakeholders on advisory engagements and emerging risk areas to provide proactive insights beyond traditional audit cycles.
Effectively perform and project manage audit assignments for projects, focusing on continuous improvement and results with a sense of urgency and accountability to deadlines.
Execute audit procedures, including evaluating key business process risks and controls, reviewing and analyzing audit evidence/documents, conducting interviews and surveys, documenting processes, and testing results to support conclusions.
Identify and document audit findings and recommendations that strengthen controls and improve processes.
Apply root cause analysis to audit findings and develop recommendations that address underlying risk drivers.
Prepare audit findings and reports that are accurate, clear, and concise.
Lead key project meetings with audit clients and communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders and attend appropriate meetings to continuously learn the business and assess risk.
Leverage data analytics, AI tools, and audit management software to expand audit coverage, improve efficiency, and deliver data-driven insights.
Perform audit follow-up to ensure the business owner has completed agreed upon action plans and mitigated the risk identified in audits.
Contribute to improvements in audit methodology to gain efficiency in the execution of audits.
On an ad-hoc basis, perform Financial Control testing over design and operating effectiveness.