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Senior Manager Corporate Audit

Senior Manager Corporate Audit

JetBlue AirwaysOrlando, FL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Manager Corporate Audit

We are embarking on an exciting transformation to evolve JetBlue's Corporate Audit function into a modern, data-driven, collaborative partner to the business. We are seeking a Corporate Audit Senior Manager to play a key leadership role in overseeing the execution of the internal audit portfolio. The Corporate Audit Senior Manager will play a key role in modernizing our internal audit approach and deliverables, adding value across the enterprise.

This position reports directly to the Managing Director & Chief Audit Executive and will have up to eight (8) direct reports.

Essential Responsibilities

Internal Audit Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop and maintain the internal audit plan in alignment with JetForward and other company objectives.
  • Promote a risk-based audit methodology and continuous improvement in audit processes.
  • Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of integrated risk-based audits across the enterprise and all risk categories (strategic, operational, financial, IT, cyber, and regulatory).

Transformation & Change Management

  • Support Corporate Audit's modernization efforts by embracing and implementing new processes, leading through change, and modeling resilience.
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of business processes.

    • Operational Audits

  • Lead project teams in integrated risk-based audits of core business operations (e.g., procurement, revenue management, safety & security, flight operations, maintenance, repair & overhaul, ground operations, customer service, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, etc.) to assess performance, controls, and compliance.
  • Identify root cause(s) of inefficiencies and assist stakeholders in developing actionable recommendations that address the root cause(s).
  • Collaborate with senior leaders and process owners to ensure implementation of corrective actions.

    • Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

  • Prepare and present clear, concise, and impactful audit reports to senior leaders and the Audit Committee.
  • Maintain productive relationships with management to foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers.

    • Data Analytics & Continuous Auditing

  • Leverage data analytics tools to enhance audit coverage, identify anomalies, and improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Promote the use of continuous auditing and real-time risk monitoring techniques.

    • Team Management & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing and highly collaborative internal audit team.
  • Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure crewmembers stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulations.
  • Actively design and manage team capacity to ensure resources are effectively leveraged and properly placed to achieve team and individual crewmember goals.
  • Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement.

    • Compliance & Governance Oversight

  • Ensure audit activities follow IIA standards, SOX (as applicable), and company policies.
  • Monitor and report on governance issues, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance risks.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Experience and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or other relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma / GED and at least ten (10) years of previous related work experience.
  • Relevant certification(s) such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Six (6) years of progressive risk-based internal audit experience, preferably with a mix of business process consulting, public accounting, and / or large public company internal auditing.
  • Six (6) years of supervisory experience.
  • Excellent concept of internal control; able to recognize significant control issues as well as the ability to recognize exposures in emerging situations.
  • Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal audit standards, accounting principles (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)), management principles and preferred business practices.
  • Works independently under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
  • Knowledge of basic information technology controls, terminology, concepts, and practices.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical, organizational, negotiating and presentation skills; and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Strong skills with MS Office.

    • Preferred Experience and Qualifications

  • Master's in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent.
  • Ten (10) years of progressive risk-based internal audit experience.
  • Previous airline experience and / or deep understanding of the airline industry.
  • Experience with using a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool to manage and measure audit workflows, deploying analytics to enhance audit insights and efficiency, and / or using SAP.
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