Manager, Internal Audit

Estée Lauder Companies

36d • $85,000 - $139,600

About The Position

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Description
Lead and execute risk-based operational and financial reviews across the Americas, including affiliates, manufacturing sites, acquisitions, external channels, and corporate functions, as well as support global projects and initiatives. Leverage data analytics and a flexible audit approach to identify emerging risks, evaluate business processes, and deliver actionable insights. Provide pragmatic recommendations that strengthen controls, enhance operational effectiveness, and support overall risk management.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant audit experience, preferably in both public accounting and industry
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
• Bachelor's Degree required, CPA / CIA preferred
• Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
• Results oriented with ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple demands, and work with various levels of individuals, including executive management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of key PC programs
• Able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20% of time

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operational and financial reviews using a risk-based approach to define scope, prioritize focus areas, and drive meaningful outcomes.
• Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, managing both on-site and remote teams to deliver high-quality, timely results.
• Evaluate business processes and internal controls to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Utilize data analytics and emerging technologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Adopt a flexible audit approach, including targeted reviews and continuous risk monitoring.
• Translate complex information into clear, concise written reports and executive-ready presentations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, influencing alignment and driving remediation of identified issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand evolving business risks and recommend pragmatic solutions.
• Lead special projects and targeted reviews to assess the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of key business processes.
• Contribute to the ongoing risk assessment process by providing regional and global insights to inform the annual audit plan.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
• In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees