Staff Internal Auditor - Full-time

Work it! Here at Shake Shack, we take care of each other first and foremost so that we can make raves for our guests, community, suppliers, and investors. After all, teamwork makes the dream work. We work our buns off, but we play hard too, with a company retreat, Team Appreciation Day, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. If you’re looking for a deeply fulfilling, financially rewarding, and really fun career, you’re in the right place.

Staff Internal Auditor

The Staff Internal Auditor assists in evaluating the company’s internal control structure and other accounting, financial and operational activities.  This is accomplished through implementation and continual compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  The position assists corporate management and operations personnel in the design, application and assessment of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy and completeness of financial and operations data and promote operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

• Manage the design, operation and testing of the internal controls over financial reporting as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Sections 302 and 404
• Perform walkthroughs, test key controls and conclude on operating effectiveness
• Rationalize current control set by identifying key financial controls and design gaps
• Provide feedback to reduce manual nature of controls / increase automation
• Update process documentation for all financial processes
• Work with management to develop action plans and monitor the status of action plans to address control design and operating deficiencies

2. Internal Audit

• Assist in the execution of the annual audit plan
• Evaluate accounting, financial and operational activities that align with the company’s strategic business objectives
• Assist management and other personnel in the design, application and assessment of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy and completeness of financial and operations data and promote operational efficiency and effectiveness

3. Special Projects

• Ad-hoc audits, fraud investigations, process improvement initiatives and other projects as requested

4. Shack Audits

• Execute site audits at domestic Shacks
• Ensure compliance with Company policies / procedures
• Provide timely feedback and corrective action to Shack personnel

Skills & Knowledge

•  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from accredited university
• CPA/CIA/CISA Certification preferred or in process
• Excellent Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)

Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of working experience
• Big 4 Public accounting experience preferred
• Background should include core competency in SOX compliance and knowledge of  generally accepted accounting principles and SEC reporting

Benefits include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Transit Discount Program
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Dining Program
• Referral Bonus
• Online Training Program
• Career Development
• Corporate Fitness Discount Programs
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

About Us

Beginning as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, Shake Shack was created by Danny Meyer, Founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and best-selling author of Setting the Table. Shack Fans lined up daily, making the cart a resounding success, and donating all proceeds back to the park beautification efforts. A permanent stand was eventually built…and the rest is Shack history! With our roots in fine dining and giving back to the community, we are committed to high quality food served with a high level of hospitality. Our team members enjoy a positive work environment that is deeply committed to the philosophy they we "Stand for Something Good."