Senior Auditor

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day.

We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:

Your role as a Senior Internal Auditor plays a critical part in supporting the company’s Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance program, with primary responsibility for testing key business process controls.

You will collaborate closely with Internal Audit colleagues in the U.S. and other global regions, as well as with process and control owners across the organization.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high‑performing, collaborative team focused on strengthening internal controls, enhancing risk management, and driving operational excellence across Mattel’s global operations.

• Perform and document detailed SOX control testing in accordance with Mattel’s Internal Audit methodology and PCAOB standards.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and identify potential control deficiencies.
• Prepare clear, well‑supported work papers and communicate testing results in a concise and professional manner.
• Participate in control walkthroughs and support updates to process narratives and risk/control matrices.
• Collaborate closely with Global Internal Audit team and business process owners to ensure timely completion of testing and remediation activities.
• Support initiatives related to continuous control monitoring, automated controls testing, and process automation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to testing quality, documentation standards, and process efficiency.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control best practices, and Mattel’s corporate policies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–6+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance.
• Proven hands‑on experience executing SOX testing within a U.S.
  
  -listed or multinational organization.
• Strong working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and applicable auditing standards.
• Experience leading testing of business process controls.
• Exposure to continuous monitoring, automated testing techniques, or data analytics in audit activities.
• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global stakeholders across time zones.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent (completed or in progress).
• Experience with a Big Four or large global public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with audit and GRC platforms (e.g., Audit Board, Workiva, or similar tools).
• Exposure to ITGC testing and advanced analytics tools.
• Demonstrated agrowth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

* The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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