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SEPHORA · 8 hours ago

Program Manager, Corporate Investigations and Internal Control

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $128K/yr

5+ years exp

Sephora is a leading beauty retailer, inspiring customers and empowering teams. As a Program Manager in Corporate Investigations, you'll lead initiatives to safeguard assets and enhance operational integrity through strategic risk management and AI technologies.

BeautyCosmeticsE-CommerceRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Complex Investigations. Plan and execute investigations including corporate fraud, conflicts of interest, misuse of company assets, and other violations of company policies and laws. Review documents, records, and policies to prepare investigation plans, use OSINT to solve cases, and interview employees at all levels regarding complex and sensitive matters while adhering to best practices to ensure investigations are closed within two weeks

Drive Operational Audits. Design and lead operational audits from end to end, ensuring the scope and approach aligns with Internal Audit leadership. Identify loopholes, recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings, prepare and present reports that clearly reflect audit results, and conduct follow-up audits to monitor management's interventions

Champion AI and Data Analytics. Serve as a key champion for the implementation and integration of AI technologies across the Internal Control department, identifying opportunities to leverage AI for enhanced risk detection, process automation, report development, and continuous improvement. Develop and maintain interactive PowerBI dashboards to visualize trends, anomalies, and key risk indicators for management and audit teams

Analyze and Enhance Data Capabilities. Use data to analyze transactions, identify trends, risks, and required controls. Work with IT and stakeholders to determine new data feeds and reports that could be used in investigations, forensic analysis, and fraud monitoring

Provide Strategic Advisory Guidance. Engage with business partners to proactively provide advisory guidance on risks and controls for new projects, programs, or initiatives. Maintain continuous engagement with stakeholders at all levels to understand ongoing risks within the business and support partners to address them in a timely manner

Deliver Clear Investigative Reports. Write clear, concise investigation reports suitable for distribution to management and Ethics & Compliance teams. Identify value-added recommendations to improve processes and internal controls following investigations, and continue to follow up with business partners on action plans after investigations are closed

Support Audit Partnerships. Assist in the follow-up of action plans from operational audits, ensuring timely closure and review of supporting documentation. Prepare and assist with LVMH internal audits and external audits, and follow up on the implementation of their recommendations post-audit

Conduct Store Audits. Perform a select number of store audits annually, utilizing this experience to help gain an understanding of controls and potential fraud risks at stores (3-5 weeks of North America travel per year)

Execute Special Projects. Undertake special projects, ad-hoc audits, project reviews, or similar initiatives upon request depending on needs within the Internal Audit and Control department

Qualification

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)Data AnalyticsPowerBIInvestigation ExperienceOperational AuditsForensic AnalysisExcelCommunication SkillsProject ManagementCollaborationAdaptability

Required

5+ years supporting corporate investigations, internal/external audit, forensic analysis, finance, or controlling, ideally in audit/consulting firms or large companies

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) required, demonstrating your expertise in fraud prevention, detection, and investigation

Demonstrated experience in designing and leading investigations, forensic analysis, internal audits, and ad-hoc projects, with the ability to develop, facilitate, and implement strategic investigation plans

Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules, and regulations

Advanced experience with Excel and data analytics tools, with a passion for leveraging AI to enhance internal controls and investigations

Strong accounting and financial skills are essential

Experience in building, editing, and maintaining PowerBI dashboards, serving as the primary point of contact for the Internal Control team on all dashboard-related needs

Ability to strategically organize complex investigations, including identifying, collecting, and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, and writing reports

Proven ability to track, measure, and communicate the impact of investigations and control improvements to leadership

Ability to convey complex concepts clearly and deliver presentations to diverse audiences

Project management, time management, and multi-tasking are essential skills

Collaborative and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence across cross-functional teams in a friendly, inclusive culture

Results-driven, intellectually curious, and a self-starter requiring minimal supervision, with an enthusiastic, driven work ethic

Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment that resembles a startup more than a mature organization

Willingness to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges hands-on, even when resources or data are incomplete

Enjoy tackling complex challenges with limited information while proactively seeking creative solutions

Demonstrate Sephora's values: Welcome All, Imagine Fearlessly, Make It Happen, Lead with Passion and Heart, and Grow Together, Win Together

Preferred

Experience within Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods is highly valued

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans

Superior 401(k) plan

Various paid time off programs

Employee discount/perks

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral bonus program

Company

SEPHORA

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Sephora is an online shopping site that offers a range of beauty products such as cosmetics and skincare items.

Founded in 1969

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://www.sephora.com

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