Internal Audit Senior in Smyrna, GA at Floor and Decor - Full-time

Purpose

This position is responsible for performing operational, compliance, and SOX reviews and providing the Internal Audit Manager with the necessary support to complete the annual internal audit plan. This individual should be motivated to learn about the Company and assist in building out the department. While this position reports to the Internal Audit Manager, they will interact with all levels of management and the store teams.

Essential Functions

• Perform key annual and risk-based operational and compliance audit reviews dictated by the annual internal audit plan to ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with Company policy, processes are effective and efficient, and controls are functioning as designed to mitigate business risks
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in performing technical and ad-hoc operational, compliance and process improvement reviews

• Perform design and operational effectiveness testing of controls over significant accounts, disclosures and processes, as part of the Company’s annual SOX compliance plan
• Work with the Internal Audit Manager and key SSC management to improve on overall quality and efficiency of operational and compliance reviews, which includes but are not limited to scoping, auditing, and reporting
• Identify and report clear, logical, and concise findings based on audit assignments, help develop recommendations based on the findings, and initiate and follow through management actions plan
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager in preparing annual risk assessments and audit plans
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and ethics to promote a culture of prudent and ethical practices
• Provide excellent customer service to internal customers and partner with other functions to improve processes and create value

Benefits

• A great opportunity for growth and career mobility within the Company
• Pay and promotion based on performance
• The opportunity to assist in building the internal audit function for a fast-growing Company
• An entrepreneurial culture that encourages original ideas and a driven work ethic

Job Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field (preferably Accounting or Finance)
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience required, preferably in public accounting or advisory services and/or private industry experience in the retail and/or distribution industry; Big 4 experience is desirable
• Strong experience and knowledge of best practices in operational and compliance review
• Understanding of US GAAP, auditing principles, internal controls and the ability to research accounting issues, as needed
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management
• CPA, CIA or other professional audit designation desirable
• Knowledge of US GAAP, auditing principles and internal controls.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including expert level experience in Excel
• Experience working in a retail environment is a plus
• Proven problem-solving and team building skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Must pass pre-employment background check

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• This position is salaried, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• Minimal air and car travel will be required not to exceed 20%