Audit associate Jobs in Plano, TX

JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE : Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS : Monday - Thrusday onsite, Friday flex day; 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

WORK HOURS : Full Time Exempt

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT : ~5-10%

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Internal Audit Manager will be a key member of the audit team by assisting the Director of Internal Audit in executing the enterprise-wide internal audit function for Varsity Brands. Responsibilities include developing, driving and executing the Company’s internal audit plan, to include financial, compliance and information technology audits. This individual will initially be working with external advisors to design and implement the program but will eventually be responsible for its in-house management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the design, development and testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting including documentation, assessment and annual testing plan
• Review testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting including documentation, assessment and annual testing plan
• Perform testing of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting including documentation for highly judgmental and complex areas of the business
• Lead operational audits including scoping, testing and documentation of results
• Analyze critical business processes, evaluate design and operational effectiveness of internal controls and identify potential process improvement opportunities
• Educate business stakeholders on control expectations and best practices for quality-driven and sustainable results
• Track any identified control deficiencies, remediation and closure of findings, including developing and establishing realistic action plans to resolve the root cause of the issue
• Coordinate external audit controls testing efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, audit requests and evaluation of deficiencies
• Prepare and routinely present audit program, testing and results to management
• Prepare and facilitate the quarterly sub-certifications questionnaire process
• Manage and administer the internal controls compliance tool
• Act as the "go-to" person for internal controls within the organization and provide reliable and insightful resource for implementing controls within a business process in an efficient and effective manner
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as external auditor, ensuring a holistic understanding of key risks and processes of the organization
• Maintain current knowledge of matters impacting business functions, the retail industry, internal audit profession and the organization
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation with other audit personnel, sharing information, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include :

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.