Mattel, Inc. · 4 days ago
Director, Internal Audit - SOX
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expMattel, Inc. is a leading global toy and family entertainment company that creates innovative products and experiences. The Director of SOX Compliance will lead the Company’s SOX compliance program, managing a team and ensuring effective internal control testing and compliance across various departments.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingOnline GamesPC GamesToys
Responsibilities
Lead and manage Mattel’s global SOX testing program, including planning, scoping, execution, and reporting
Manage and develop a team of internal audit professionals, including captive offshore resources, ensuring consistent methodology, quality, and professional development
Oversee the performance and quality of internal control testing performed by both onshore and offshore internal audit resources
Partner with Finance, IT, and Business Process Owners to assess control design and operating effectiveness, ensuring timely remediation of control deficiencies
Contribute to the implementation of the Three Lines of Defense model
Lead onboarding and integration of acquired companies into Mattel’s SOX program, including control design, documentation, and testing strategy
Assess the impact of system implementations on the SOX program
Drive continuous improvement through automation, continuous monitoring, and data-driven control evaluation
Collaborate closely with external auditors to coordinate audit work and ensure alignment on scope and testing approaches, including the extent of reliance that the external auditors will place on the SOX function
Provide regular updates to executive management on SOX program status, key findings, and emerging risks
Contribute to the enhancement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and insight generation
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as external auditors, ensuring a holistic understanding of key risks and processes of the organization
Support the VP – Internal Audit as needed on Operational Audits and Special Reviews as warranted
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
10+ years of experience required
Experience with PCAOB standards, SOX requirements, and COSO Framework required
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution
Experience managing a team that is a mix of onshore and offshore professional staff and third-party consultants, including hiring and managing captive offshore audit resources
Strong leadership and team building and development skills with an ability to set objectives and drive results
Proven ability to work with and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization; including educating cross-functional teams and other leaders regarding SOX
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
A mix of Big 4, SOX consulting, and Internal Audit experience strongly preferred
CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification highly desired
Familiarity with SOX tools (i.e., AuditBoard, Workiva, Archer, etc.)
Familiarity Oracle (Gold and Fusion) strongly preferred
Benefits
Mattel offers competitive total pay programs
Comprehensive benefits
Resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Company
Mattel, Inc.
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$600M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2009-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Sinclair
CEO
Ynon Kreiz
Chairman and CEO
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