VP Internal Audit Job Listing at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Katy, TX (Job ID R305150)

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 in accounting or related field
• MBA and CIA preferred

Work Experiences:

• 10+ years of relevant related work experience
• Extensive knowledge of the IIA Professional Practices Framework, both attribute and performance standards
• Retail experience required

Skills:

• Ability to effectively develop a risk-based audit plan containing appropriate mix of assurance and consulting engagements
• Ability to work constructively with senior management, present ideas and develop consulting opportunities with all departments
• Ability to lead and manage department personnel, to develop needed skill sets and recruit to fill staffing needs
• Confidence in identification of significant governance weaknesses or control gaps and ability to escalate those to senior management
• Ability to successfully lead audits with operational, compliance, and financial objectives
• Knowledge of leading governance models including COSO, COBIT, and ERM Communication
• Extensive knowledge of general business governance practices, industry leading governance practices, and ability to quickly learn and evaluate company specific governance practices
• Organization - ability to keep audit team fully utilized, scheduling appropriate amount of engagement work while maintaining some level of availability to respond to client demands
• Ability to lead effectively and utilize social influence to achieve organizational objectives
• Ability to succeed in demanding situations through achieving balance between technical and   business interests, and accomplishing results through third parties, while remaining focused on objectives
• Ability to negotiate, plan, organize, analyze, and resolve problems
• Strong interpersonal written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels
• Utilize discretion and judgment to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data
• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple business partners, priorities, deadlines, and initiatives
• Results-focused with superb attention to detail, accuracy, and follow through
• Ability to remain organized, manage time effectively, and complete assigned tasks/projects
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends that drive recommendations
• Ability to develop process maps and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Strong project management skills
• Building a successful team: Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals; creating a work environment where people can realize their full potential, thus allowing the organization to meet current and future business challenges
• Coaching and developing others: providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities
• Leading through vision and values: keeping the organization's vision and values at the forefront of team member decision making and action
• Facilitating change: encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace
• Delegating responsibility: allocating decision making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individual's effectiveness

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the organizational governance activities to identify opportunities to improve and present findings to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors
• Performs risk assessments, both organization-wide and within focused target areas to develop a comprehensive list of assurance and consulting project opportunities
• Creates planning, engagement management, and reporting guidelines for the internal audit function
• Plans, manages, and oversees the activities of all engagements executed by the Internal Audit function, including:
  • Performance of engagement and micro-risk assessment
  • Analysis of audit data population and sample selection using statistical and judgment sampling techniques
  • Creation of audit work program
  • Coordination of all kick-off meetings and audit client expectations
  • Oversight of field work and testing
  • Analysis of process and control design
  • Reporting on all design gaps and operating failures
• Assesses the required skills of audit department and creates training and development plans for all audit personnel
• Participates in large company initiatives, system implementations, and process overhauls to provide insight and guidance related to process risk and control
• Provides feedback on audit findings and other interpretations on control matters presented by external auditors, consultants, and internal reviews
• Adapts existing audit programs to support new initiatives, projects, and implementations
• Manages relationship with third party service providers used in execution of Information Technology focused engagements
• Required to learn company policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change and Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Regular attendance required
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

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.​