Internal Audit Manager

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The Manager, SOX & Internal Controls is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for coordinating and supporting Movado Group’s SOX compliance program in partnership with our outsourced internal audit provider (KPMG). As the Company operates under an outsourced audit model, this role serves as a key liaison between global business teams and outsourced internal auditors – ensuring clear communication, organized documentation, and timely execution of internal audit activities.

This is not a people management role and does not have formal decision-making authority over the SOX program. Instead, this position requires a seasoned internal audit professional who can communicate, coordinate, influence across functions, identify and elevate risks, and drive progress through strong organization, follow-up, and relationship management. The role works closely with senior finance leadership while remaining hands‑on in day-to‑day coordination and execution.

• Partner with KPMG to coordinate the annual SOX program, including scoping, walkthroughs, testing timelines, and documentation requests.
• Maintain centralized visibility into SOX testing activities and remediation efforts.
• Ensure a risk-based and organized approach to internal audit coordination across global stakeholders.
• Track deliverables, identify delays or issues, and elevate appropriately.
• Serve as the primary liaison between outsourced internal auditors and business process owners, ensuring efficient execution and clear communication.

• Assist in maintaining SOX documentation, including risk and control matrices and process narratives.
• Support management’s evaluation and remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Coordinate periodic internal control activities (e.g., access reviews, segregation of duties monitoring) in collaboration with Finance and IT.
• Proactively identify trends or recurring control issues and raise observations to leadership.

• Build strong working relationships with general control owners, global controllers, finance leaders, and business partners.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Prepare status reports and summary materials for finance leadership.
• Facilitate alignment between business teams and outsourced internal auditors.

• A senior individual contributor role
• Hands‑on and execution‑oriented
• Highly collaborative and cross‑functional
• Visible to senior leadership
• Focused on communication, coordination, risk awareness, and follow‑through

• A people‑management position
• A strategic director‑level oversight role
• A technical IT audit specialist role
• Sole owner of the SOX program

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA or CIA preferred.
• 6‑10 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, or internal controls.
• Experience managing audits or significant audit work streams from planning through completion.
• Experience working with internal auditors or outsourced partners.
• Strong understanding of risk‑based scoping and internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and influence without formal authority.
• Comfortable working with senior leadership while remaining detail‑oriented and hands‑on.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• SAP and GRC experience a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10‑15% as needed.

• Reports to:
  
  CFO or CFO direct report (e.g., Controller)
• Key stakeholders:
  • Finance leadership and Controllers
  • Global business process owners
  • IT and systems teams
  • Exter…