Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control

sephora.com • San Francisco, CA

13h • $102,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready for a career glow up? As Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control, you'll be strengthening the organization's control environment through governance and remediation activities. The work you do will impact beauty, as you safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial and operational activities. You'll be part of a team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about assessing risks, delivering value through effective controls, and empowering stakeholders through collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven Audit Experience. 3+ years of professional experience in internal and/or external audit, risk advisory, finance, or controlling, either in audit/consulting firms or large companies, with preferred background in Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods.
• Strong Technical Foundation. Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree in accounting/finance highly preferred), with strong expertise in accounting, auditing, internal controls, and financial principles. Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA/CA, CISA, or CFE is preferred.
• Advanced Analytical Skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, leveraging data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Tableau, SQL) to identify trends and risks, with demonstrated ability to remediate audit findings and drive process improvements.
• Excellent Communication Abilities. Outstanding communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts and deliver impactful presentations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-Driven Mindset. Intellectually curious, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-oriented approach. Ability to thrive in dynamic environments while managing competing priorities through effective project and time management.
• Collaborative Leadership. Exhibits ownership and a collaborative approach while embodying Sephora's core values, committed to continuous learning, innovation, and adding value as a trusted business partner.

Responsibilities

• Own Ongoing Monitoring Controls.
• Lead Segregation of Duties (SOD) Governance.
• Drive Audit Follow-Up and Tracking.
• Execute Data-Driven Special Projects.
• Perform Comprehensive Audit Testing.
• Support Global Compliance Efforts.

Benefits

• Health. Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth. We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance. You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work/life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
• Growth. Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
• Perks. Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support. Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level