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United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee · 1 day ago

Sr. Director, Audit

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$136K/yr - $173K/yr

10+ years exp

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is seeking a Sr. Director of Audit to lead compliance audits of National Governing Bodies. This role involves overseeing audit functions, developing strategic plans, and ensuring adherence to organizational requirements while fostering relationships within the Olympic and Paralympic community.

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Responsibilities

Direct both the long-term and day-to-day operations of all NGB Audit functions. Establish and maintain the policies, procedures, and standards used in accomplishing departmental tasks, adhering to the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework when possible

Develop and implement the strategic plan, operating plan, and performance metrics for the NGB Audit function. Lead the development and communication of the department’s vision, mission, and results to all appropriate stakeholders

Gather feedback from key constituents while using a risk-based approach to develop an annual and long-term audit plan and execute the audit plan annually

Continuously improve NGB audit functions, communicate and generate a positive understanding and appreciation for these functions in the US Olympic & Paralympic community, and ensure these functions are approachable and engaging for that community

Communicate audit findings to the USOPC Compliance team to ensure findings are accounted for in team’s strategy, ongoing monitoring, and training provided to NGBs

Report audit results to Board of Directors and NGBOC Committee as necessary

Conduct second-level reviews of audits to ensure consistency in findings across audits and to ensure audits sufficiently address scope and risks identified in previous audits

Manage the NGB Audit staff, including assigning audits, conducting performance reviews, and effectively communicating deadlines and performance expectations to auditors. Provide informal ongoing feedback and develop professional development plans for NGB Audit team

Review and approve scope for all audits and work with NGBs to identify any exception requests in advance of audit. Review and approve work papers and drafts of audit reports prepared by staff

Review management action plans to ensure they are designed to effectively address audit findings, and issue final audit reports

Coordinate with the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer to review audit scope to ensure that previously identified and new risks are considered in the audit scope

Evaluate the adequacy of NGB actions in response to audit findings. Validate NGBs’ remediation of findings to confirm completion and escalate NGBs’ inability and / or failure to timely address audit findings with relevant internal stakeholders

Participate in continuing education related to new legislation, regulatory requirements and expectations, industry developments, as well as professional development, best practices, and latest techniques within audit profession

Work with Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and / or consultants to evaluate, scale, set a course for, and develop an effective internal audit program that strategically accounts for the USOPC's business and risks, to the extent and at the scale indicated by this initial work

Lead appropriate internal staff and / or co-source partners to execute internal audits

Work with USOPC leadership to define the purpose of the internal audit program and develop the oversight structure for the internal audit program

Review results of enterprise-wide risk assessments and compliance risk assessments and consider general areas of increased risk within similar industries to determine the appropriate scope, cadence and staffing for internal audits

Identify and vet co-source partner candidates, considering expertise in sports, entertainment, and / or non-profit organizations

In consultation with the committee responsible for internal audit oversight, select co-source partner to conduct internal audits in accordance with the scope and schedule defined by oversight committee

Communicate purpose and scope to USOPC leadership and USOPC departments subject to internal audits

Oversee co-source partners conducting internal audit, including educating co-source partner on USOPC’s business model and risks to help ensure the internal audit adds value to the organization while recognizing and maintaining the co-source partner’s independence

Provide regular reporting to committee responsible for internal audit oversight and to the Board of Directors, including internal audit progress, metrics, and scheduling

Draft and maintain internal audit policies and procedures

Develop framework for USOPC compliance audits that measure the USOPC’s overall compliance with the Requirements as applicable

Determine frequency and scope of compliance audits, as well as staffing needs to conduct compliance audits, including whether use of external auditors is appropriate considering the size and scope of compliance audits

If applicable, identify and vet co-source partners, considering expertise in sports, entertainment, and / or non-profit organizations

Provide regular reporting to USOPC Ethics & Compliance Committee and Board of Directors, including audit progress, findings, metrics, and USOPC's resolution of findings

Draft and maintain policies and procedures specific to USOPC compliance audits

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

CPACIAInternal AuditsCompliance AuditsFinance ExperienceAnalytical WritingSportsTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Professional certification as CPA or CIA

10+ years of experience in Finance areas such as Accounting, Auditing, Planning and Analysis

Experience conducting internal audits and compliance audits

Proven managerial and team leadership experience

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication and collaboration skills

Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills

Excellent organization skills

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality, to perform duties with utmost discretion, and to act with complete integrity

Proven leadership skills and the ability to guide and direct the activities of a dynamic team

Excellent judgement in managing highly sensitive and confidential information

Ability to interact with professional maturity with individuals outside of the organization, at all levels and from all backgrounds

Attention to detail

Skilled in writing concise, logical, and analytical correspondence and reports

Appreciation for sport and familiarity with the Olympic & Paralympic Movement

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related quantitative field

Experience in Big Four public accounting and / or experience with non-profit audits

Benefits

Annual Incentive Award Program

USOPC benefits

Company

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee

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At the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, our mission is empowering the competitive excellence and well-being of Team USA athletes, championing the power of sport, and inspiring the nation.

Founded in 1894

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

201-500 employees