Sr Internal Auditor

American Eagle Outfitters•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Auditor will assist in the completion of audits, consulting/advisory projects, cost recovery, SOX 404 and FCPA compliance efforts and education throughout the Company. This role will identify company risks, control improvement opportunities, process inefficiencies, etc. and drive the formulation of viable real-world solutions for issues identified.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business management or a related field required.
4+ years of auditing or complimentary business experience required including an understanding of IT audit; International related experience a plus.
General knowledge of retail, digital commerce, accounting and operational controls, Sarbanes-Oxley application and IIA standards.
10-15% travel is required, including international travel (travel may increase as company global expansion increases).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills.
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred.
An understanding of audit/data tools such as (ACL and Tableau) and utilization of AI in the audit process is a plus.
Oracle ERP, Lawson, iSeries, and/or Sterling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct various, operational, compliance, financial, and regulatory audits in accordance with the departmental audit plan.
Complete testing of the Company’s business process SOX program while partnering with the external auditor.
Develop and perform audit plans and programs, fieldwork and reports for assigned audit engagements. Comply with the department’s audit standards and with the IIA standards.
Identify and communicate internal control opportunities, efficiency recommendations, profit improvement ideas, and value-added recommendations.
Manage the follow-up activities for issues identified during each audit engagement.
Jointly contribute to formulating the annual audit plan and reports for the Audit Committee.
Create and maintain good communication lines and partnerships with other areas of the Company.
Represent the Internal Audit Department’s views/assessments while working with other departments and manage the external resources to do the same.
Additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.