Senior Manager Internal Audit

Lands' End•Dodgeville, WI

About The Position

As the Senior Manager of internal audit, you will have primary responsibility for coordinating the annual financial statement audit with the Lands' End Controller group and the external auditor. Additional responsibilities include 1) overseeing internal audits, ERP control design & testing, investigations, efficiency reviews, and SOX compliance, and 2) training and developing junior staff. Sarbanes Oxley – Lead the planning and execution of internal audit testing and remediation follow-up with CFO, CIO and external auditors to ensure compliance by the fiscal year end. Sarbanes Oxley – Be seen as a control expert within the organization and provide recommendations on new control designs as needed by business. Internal Audit – Develop a prioritized list of internal audit projects (aside from annual audit) based upon industry trends and Lands End risk – both efficiency risk and financial risk. Internal Audit – Develop deeper relationships within the organization to identify business risks and help mitigate. Be seen as a trustworthy business advisor within Lands’ End. Projects - Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end. Projects - Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk. Projects - Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk. Personal Development - Participate in industry activities and external training opportunities to expand industry and technical expertise. Personal Development - Ensures adherence to applicable department and professional standards. Personal Development - Takes on more challenging assignments in line with standard audit career progression. Personal Development - Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions, and report incidents. Skills Strong foundation in technical accounting and finance. Specific experience with the Sarbanes Oxley Act, operational risk/control reviews, and investigations. Must possess strong project management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects, staff and associated priorities. Must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to build effective partnerships at all levels across the organization. Strives to understand company strategy and business plans and spread that understanding internally. Must possess the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity, and business ethics. Leadership Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of 2+ employees. Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment. Set performance expectations and goals for team members. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback. Identify and address performance issues through coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary. Participate and recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed. Identify training needs within the team and coordinate relevant development programs, encourage continuous learning and skill development among team members. Serve as liaison between upper management and team, conveying organizational goals and expectations. Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively. Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments. Ensure optimal utilization of team member’s skills and expertise. Collaborate with upper management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives. Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies. Education & Experience Requirements Combined minimum 8 years of experience in audit and control functions; Big 4 Accounting Firm experience a plus. Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Requirements

Strong foundation in technical accounting and finance.
Specific experience with the Sarbanes Oxley Act, operational risk/control reviews, and investigations.
Must possess strong project management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects, staff and associated priorities.
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to build effective partnerships at all levels across the organization.
Strives to understand company strategy and business plans and spread that understanding internally.
Must possess the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity, and business ethics.
Combined minimum 8 years of experience in audit and control functions
Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting

Nice To Haves

Big 4 Accounting Firm experience a plus.
MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the annual financial statement audit with the Lands' End Controller group and the external auditor.
Overseeing internal audits, ERP control design & testing, investigations, efficiency reviews, and SOX compliance
Training and developing junior staff
Lead the planning and execution of internal audit testing and remediation follow-up with CFO, CIO and external auditors to ensure compliance by the fiscal year end.
Be seen as a control expert within the organization and provide recommendations on new control designs as needed by business.
Develop a prioritized list of internal audit projects (aside from annual audit) based upon industry trends and Lands End risk – both efficiency risk and financial risk.
Develop deeper relationships within the organization to identify business risks and help mitigate.
Be seen as a trustworthy business advisor within Lands’ End.
Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk.
Participate in industry activities and external training opportunities to expand industry and technical expertise.
Ensures adherence to applicable department and professional standards.
Takes on more challenging assignments in line with standard audit career progression.
Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions, and report incidents.
Lead and manage a team of 2+ employees.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members.
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.
Set performance expectations and goals for team members.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
Identify and address performance issues through coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary.
Participate and recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed.
Identify training needs within the team and coordinate relevant development programs, encourage continuous learning and skill development among team members.
Serve as liaison between upper management and team, conveying organizational goals and expectations.
Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively.
Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments.
Ensure optimal utilization of team member’s skills and expertise.
Collaborate with upper management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies.