Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Funko • Everett, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team is looking for a Senior Manager, Internal Audit within our newly created Internal Audit organization. This is a unique opportunity to assist in building a world-class Internal Audit organization. This role’s primary responsibility is to develop and execute the annual Internal Audit plan, ensuring compliance with the high professional standards of the IIA, and supporting the continued growth and expansion of the Company’s business. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for leading the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including assisting management with annual risk assessments, materiality determination, audit planning, regular policy and flowchart reviews, testing of key controls and other SOX related matters. Additionally, this role will be accountable for operational and compliance audits across company functions such as Finance, HR, Sales and Marketing, Operations and Legal.
The ideal candidate will bring a solution-oriented mindset and risk-based approach to identifying, evaluating, and addressing critical business risks and the relevant business and governance processes. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Head of Internal Audit you will routinely engage and communicate with executive management. The ideal candidate will have experience managing audit teams, developing and executing audit plans, and advising management on the design and implementation of effective and efficient controls.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in accounting and/or audit, and at least 5 years Sarbanes-Oxley experience.
• Bachelor’s degree, along with MBA and/or CPA
• Demonstrated experience managing audits or projects within a complex operational and regulatory environment.
• Experience interacting with external auditors, general counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Advanced knowledge of public company internal control requirements
• Solid understanding of financial and business processes and the risks surrounding those processes
• Robust understanding of risks and controls and their overall impact to financial control environments
• Strong supervisory and time management skills.
• Experience managing teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience with Auditboard a plus

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the development and execution of the Company’s internal SOX program.
• Develop annual audit plans and schedules using a risk-based approach, creating a pipeline of projects for short-, medium-, and long-term, related to operational compliance, regulatory compliance, and controls over financial reporting
• Allocate sufficient flexibility in the audit plan to accommodate risk profile changes or respond to urgent events while maintaining appropriate coverage of high-risk areas
• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of the Company’s products, operations, practices, and business issues.
• Perform and/or manage assigned audit projects to ensure audits are completed as scheduled.
• Communicate audit findings and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure remediation plans are practical, effective and implemented as agreed.
• Serve as a “go-to” person for risk management and internal controls within the organization providing reliable and insightful guidance for implementing controls within a business process in an efficient and effective manner.
• Oversee operational and compliance audits, including the scoping, testing and documentation of results.
• Assist in the preparation and communication of audit findings to Executive Management, Audit Committee and Board of Directors as needed.
• Ensure appropriateness of design and operating effectiveness of internal control through documentation for financial processes, including planning documents, narratives, process maps, walkthroughs, and tests of controls
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the external auditor, providing direction and oversight to assist the external auditor.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with management, ensuring a holistic understanding of key risks and processes of the organization.

Benefits

• Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company.
• Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do.
• Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

What This Job Offers

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