Sr. Auditor - SOX/Operational
Inspire Brands

Atlanta, Georgia

Posted in Retail


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The Senior Auditor will collaborate directly with the Audit Manager in audits of company-owned and franchise restaurants, operational audits that are focused on evaluating business processes and making process improvement recommendations and planning and executing the annual Sarbanes-Oxley audit plan. This key role's responsibilities include but not limited to the evaluation, testing, analysis, and conclusion over the design and effectiveness of Inspire's internal controls as well as identifying process improvement opportunities. This position will also be responsible for working closely with process owners to assess and evaluate action plans for control deficiencies and identified issues to ensure satisfactory remediation in a timely manner.


RESPONSIBILITIES

* Assist in the planning and execution of the annual SOX audit plan under the guidance of the Financial Controls Audit Manager.

  • Assist management in updating current process documentation and actively partner with management to ensure effective controls are in place to address key business and financial reporting risk.

  • Ensure audit conclusions are based upon a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk to the organization.

* Lead the planning and execution of operational audits, restaurant audits, franchise audits, and special projects as assigned.

  • Recommend improvements that are relevant, practical, and effectively address and corrects areas of control concern and communicate findings to process owners.

  • Develop and execute risk assessments and audit programs.

  • Prepare and review work papers documenting procedures performed and ensure the fully support audit findings.

  • Preparation of Internal Audit reports which include formal recommendations to management for review and implementation.

  • Lead issue communications with stakeholders to obtain buy-in and the development of an effective remediation plan.

  • Track and follow up on audit findings for remediation.

* Establish effective and positive working relationships with process owners at various levels. Identify and understand process changes and the company initiatives that are relevant to SOX compliance and operations.

* Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes to relevant guidance (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and PCAOB Audit Standards, GAAP) and operational/industry best practices.

* Use self-study and continuing education to remain current and increase knowledge in the areas of accounting, and internal audit assessments, methodologies, and frameworks (COSO, IPPF).

* Perform other job responsibilities and duties as assigned by departmental leadership personnel.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or equivalent required

  • CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certification

  • At least 3 years of meaningful experience in internal/external auditing including 1 year of leading control evaluation and testing

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

Required:

  • Advanced understanding of internal auditing, GAAP, PCAOB standards, Sarbanes Oxley, and the COSO Framework.

  • The ability to train and develop staff including assisting management in the creation and implementation of development action plans and assessing and reporting on progress against Internal Audit's framework.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to challenge; ability to rapidly assimilate knowledge of processes and systems and develop relationships with stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to independently complete and manage multiple assignments with varying deadlines. Must be a self-starter.

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

  • Possesses strong intellectual curiosity and business acumen.

  • Ability to prepare and articulate objective, defensible, fact-based information.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

  • The ability to work additional hours as needed and to travel up to 15% as required.

Preferred:

  • Public company internal/external audit experience.

  • Working knowledge of TeamMate or AuditBoard or similar audit management software.

  • Experience using or auditing Workday or the Oracle Cloud ERP financial system.


Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes nearly 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We're made up of some of the world's most iconic restaurant brands, but we're much more than just a restaurant company. We're a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple-it's an experience. At Inspire, that's our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.


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