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Inspire Brands Manager, Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit – Finance in Atlanta, Georgia
We have embarked on an exciting journey at Inspire Brands to reimagine our Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit functions to align with Inspire’s strategic objectives. The Manager, Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit, will have the exciting opportunity to assist with building the audit team to enable successful execution of its mission and objectives, and ensuring it is viewed as a trusted advisor to the organization. This role will report directly to the Director, Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit - Finance, who reports to the VP, Enterprise Risk and Chief Audit Executive (CAE). This highly visible role is responsible for managing all financial risk matters, including SOX (business process) and related enterprise risks).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal Audit and Functional Build and Administration:
Execute the vision and direction of the department that balances the Company’s immediate need for advisory services with the need for risk management and governance
Manage department objectives that are responsive to the strategic objectives and key risks of the Company
Implement and maintain a best in class and modernized audit program
Contribute to the financial and business process risk perspective in the development of an integrated enterprise risk framework that aligns strategic insights with risk management practices
Support initiatives regarding enterprise risk and compliance identification, assessment, and mitigation
Build meaningful relationships across the business
Manage and execute the financial and business audit processes (including SOX), including risk assessment, planning, audit execution, and reporting results:
Lead the planning and performance of business process audits with focus on SOX and other risk areas as per the Audit Plan
Possess deep technical knowledge related to SOX, corporate governance, and enterprise risks
Assist with the identification and evaluation of financial, business process, and other risks across the organization to inform and prioritize an impactful risk-based audit approach
Maintain an understanding of Inspire’s strategic objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as industry best-practices and emerging trends to adjust audit activities as needed
Adopt the use of technology and analytics to enhance and improve the efficiency of audits
Identify systematic root causes to audit exceptions; enabling meaningful and insightful recommendations that will drive end to end remediation and strategic adjustment
Provide valuable and actionable insights that help close control gaps, improves overall corporate governance, and reduces risks including identifying opportunities for the business to implement automated solutions and increase efficiencies
Manage audit team (internal and co-source service provider) by training and supervising the audit team through timely feedback, coaching, and corrective action Establish effective internal collaboration within the Internal Audit team to ensure that audit activities are well-defined, coordinated, risk-based, and executed
Team building and Development:
Build, grow, and develop an audit team that is poised to support Inspire’s strategic objectives, department objectives, and execution of department’s agenda
Develop productive relationships with key risk owners across the business, particularly in the areas of Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, and Supply Chain
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Preferred Certifications: CIA, CPA, or equivalent
5+ years of internal audit and/or external audit experience, including interaction with senior management
3+ years recent public company and/or public accounting experience
Proven track record of team building and talent development
Large, multi-brand, global, public company experience preferred
Restaurant/retail industry experience preferred
IPO experience preferred
M&A experience preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
Ability to manage a diverse team to meet the overall goals of an audit including the ability to train and develop audit staff on audit best practices
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and build relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated success in the planning, managing, and execution of audits with limited oversight
Leading teams in documenting, testing, evaluating, and reporting audit results
Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, PCAOB auditing standards, COSO, SOX, and risk assessment practice
Thorough understanding of regulatory and external requirements as they relate to SOX
Ability to handle scale, change agenda, pace and overall complexity
Experience managing change within an organization
Ability to build strong relationships and trust with management including IT and business process owners.
Professional, self-starter, solution-minded, results oriented, and approachable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and customer focus
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Commitment to maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality, as needed
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