Lead Internal Auditor Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R281302)

Description

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Major in Accounting, Internal Audit, or Finance is preferred. CPA/CIA preferred.

Work Experiences:

• 4-6+ years of progressive experience in the areas of internal audit, public accounting, or relevant business experience.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of internal audit engagements.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO standards, GAAP, current audit practices, new legislation and regulatory requirements and internal auditing standards.
• General understanding of business analysis
• Strong project and resource management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create thorough documentation, write audit reports, and interface effectively with individuals at various levels including executive level presentations.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to support and lead multiple projects and effectively prioritize and manage a large volume of work.
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and executing three rounds of SOX testing annually.
• Monitor and report on SOX testing progress throughout the year.
• Review and sign off on SOX testing workpapers
• Work with control owners on remediation of control deficiencies, including deficiency reporting to internal stakeholders, and external auditors.
• Recommend to the VP of Internal Audit additional contract resources needed to fulfill SOX workload each year.
• Continuously improve SOX efficiency through control rationalization reviews.
• Lead a variety of operational audits, including developing risk assessments, planning and audit scope identification, execution of audit program and reporting to evaluate the effectiveness of operations and/or compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and industry laws/regulations.
• Analyze complex data, evaluate information, draw logical conclusions to identify improvements to business processes and financial reporting.
• Continuously improve internal audit approaches, tools and methodologies, and productivity.
• Prepare and present high quality audit reports and metrics to management, ensuring action plans are implemented within designated timelines for remediation.
• Drive successful completion of audit projects by closely coordinating with management, internal and external auditors, external consultants, and business process owners.

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required
• Available outside of normal business hours as needed
• Duties may change and team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​