Internal Staff Auditor

Your desire to work in a fast-paced environment, joy for continuous improvement, along with your strong communication skills make you a great fit for our Internal Staff Auditor position. Join our dynamic team today and find a rewarding career with a company that values you and all you bring to the table.

The Internal Staff Auditor is responsible for performing independent and objective assurance activities that enhance the effectiveness of the Company’s operations and internal controls. This role supports the execution of Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance testing, operational audits, and risk-based reviews across the Company’s retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate functions. Working both independently and as part of project teams, the Internal Staff Auditor assists in planning, executing, and reporting audit engagements under the guidance of Internal Audit management.

The position also plays a key role in identifying process improvement opportunities and building collaborative partnerships across the organization to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Assist in audit planning, including stakeholder meetings, process mapping, and risk identification and assessment.
• Execute audit programs for financial, operational, and compliance audits across various business units, including retail stores and distribution centers.
• Conduct detailed testing of internal controls over financial reporting (Sarbanes‑Oxley) and identify control deficiencies.
• Perform fieldwork, including process walkthroughs, interviews, and documentation review, to identify risks and control gaps.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well‑documented working papers to support audit findings and conclusions.
• Communicate audit observations, risks, root cause, and recommendations effectively to Internal Audit management, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time to retail store and distribution center locations within U.S. and Canada, including flights and overnight stays.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, public accounting, or a relevant compliance/finance role.
• Basic understanding of internal controls, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and auditing standards.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks within set deadlines.

• Experience in the retail sector and/or a publicly traded company (Sarbanes‑Oxley).
• Experience with data analytics (e.g., ACL, Alteryx, Power
  
  BI) or data‑driven analytical tools and procedures.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar) or active pursuit of certification.

• Effective interpersonal skills to relate to all levels of management.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Thrive in fast‑paced changing environments.
• Demonstrate unquestionable ethics and integrity.
• Self‑motivated and take pride in deliverables.
• Enjoy a variety of tasks.
• Strive for continuous improvement.

We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well‑being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to Perk Spot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

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