Senior Internal Auditor - Senior Internal Auditor - Los Angeles (Relocation Available)

You may know us as a company with great food…You may also know us from ‘Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For’ list…What you may not know is how well our internal audit team effectively adds value and improves company operations.  

Reporting to the Internal Audit Director, The Senior Internal Auditor is exposed to a variety of audits and special projects with executive level visibility. The responsibilities include report writing and the presentation of findings to senior management.  In addition, this role manages the SOX process by working with management and the external audit firm. This is an excellent opportunity to manage the full audit process of a $2B publicly traded company. A successful auditor will also have the ability to grow into a Manager level role. 

PLEASE NOTE:  This opportunity will be located at our Corporate Support Center in Calabasas Hills, CA.  Relocation assistance is available

Here’s more of what you’ll get to do: 

• Perform internal audits (planning, fieldwork, and reporting) of Corporate and Operations processes. 


• Evaluate operational efficiencies and recommend process improvements as part of audits and assessments. 


• Present audit findings to senior management and subsequently follow up on recommendations. 


• Collaborate with management on the maintenance of SOX documentation. 


• Perform SOX responsibilities including planning, execution of walkthroughs and testing of controls. 


• Coordinate with external audit firm on ensuring efficient and timely completion of SOX compliance efforts. 


• Maintain internal audit objectivity in all assignments while developing and maintaining effective and valuable business partnerships. 


• Successfully leverage internal and external subject matter experts as needed. 

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re:  

• An Exceptional Analyst: You consistently demonstrate logical thinking in order to gather and analyze a variety of information.  


• A Strong Project Manager: You successfully apply your knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to successfully meet project requirements. 


• An Effective Communicator: Whether it’s verbal or written, you present information in a clear and professional manner. You are able to establish strong relationships with colleagues in all areas of the company. 


• An Innate Problem Solver: You take action with creative solutions by thinking outside-the-box

• BA/BS in Accounting or related field. 


• 4+ years of progressive audit experience


• 3+ years of hands-on SOX experience


• 2+ years with a public audit experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) 

What we prefer: 

• CPA / CIA designation. 

Benefits:

This position offers industry-leading benefits including; medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement and a sabbatical after five years of employment for qualifying staff members.

About Us:

Recognized as one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2017, for the fourth consecutive year,The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Internationally, sixteen The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Continuing on our path to becoming a Global Iconic Brand, we employ more than 35,000 staff members, 320 of whom work at the corporate support center in Calabasas Hills, CA.  #SoCheesecake  #GreatPlaceToWork2017  

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations; we do not provide work visa sponsorship.