Lands' End · 22 hours ago
Senior Manager Internal Audit
Dodgeville, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLands' End is seeking a Senior Manager of Internal Audit who will be responsible for coordinating the annual financial statement audit and overseeing various internal audit functions. The role involves leading internal audits, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes Oxley, and developing junior staff while fostering relationships within the organization to identify and mitigate business risks.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionHome DecorLifestyleRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the planning and execution of internal audit testing and remediation follow-up with CFO, CIO and external auditors to ensure compliance by the fiscal year end
Be seen as a control expert within the organization and provide recommendations on new control designs as needed by business
Develop a prioritized list of internal audit projects (aside from annual audit) based upon industry trends and Lands End risk - both efficiency risk and financial risk
Develop deeper relationships within the organization to identify business risks and help mitigate. Be seen as a trustworthy business advisor within Lands’ End
Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk
Participate in industry activities and external training opportunities to expand industry and technical expertise
Ensures adherence to applicable department and professional standards
Takes on more challenging assignments in line with standard audit career progression
Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions, and report incidents
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
Set performance expectations and goals for team members
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
Identify and address performance issues through coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary
Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed
Identify training needs within the team and coordinate relevant development programs, encourage continuous learning and skill development among team members
Serve as liaison between upper management and team, conveying organizational goals and expectations
Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively
Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments
Ensure optimal utilization of team member’s skills and expertise
Collaborate with upper management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives
Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies
Qualification
Required
Combined minimum 8 years of experience in audit and control functions
Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting
Strong foundation in technical accounting and finance
Specific experience with the Sarbanes Oxley Act, operational risk/control reviews, and investigations
Must possess strong project management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple projects, staff and associated priorities
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to build effective partnerships at all levels across the organization
Strives to understand company strategy and business plans and spread that understanding internally
Must possess the highest professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity, and business ethics
Lead and manage a team of 2+ employees
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members
Foster a collaborative and positive work environment
Set performance expectations and goals for team members
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback
Identify and address performance issues through coaching and disciplinary actions when necessary
Participate and recruitment and onboarding of new team members, as needed
Identify training needs within the team and coordinate relevant development programs, encourage continuous learning and skill development among team members
Serve as liaison between upper management and team, conveying organizational goals and expectations
Address conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively
Manage team resources, including workload distribution and project assignments
Ensure optimal utilization of team member's skills and expertise
Collaborate with upper management to establish team goals aligned with organizational objectives
Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategies
Sarbanes Oxley - Lead the planning and execution of internal audit testing and remediation follow-up with CFO, CIO and external auditors to ensure compliance by the fiscal year end
Sarbanes Oxley - Be seen as a control expert within the organization and provide recommendations on new control designs as needed by business
Internal Audit - Develop a prioritized list of internal audit projects (aside from annual audit) based upon industry trends and Lands End risk - both efficiency risk and financial risk
Internal Audit - Develop deeper relationships within the organization to identify business risks and help mitigate. Be seen as a trustworthy business advisor within Lands' End
Projects - Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
Projects - Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
Projects - Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances and risk
Personal Development - Participate in industry activities and external training opportunities to expand industry and technical expertise
Personal Development - Ensures adherence to applicable department and professional standards
Personal Development - Takes on more challenging assignments in line with standard audit career progression
Personal Development - Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions, and report incidents
Preferred
MBA or CPA strongly preferred
Big 4 Accounting Firm experience a plus
Company
Lands' End
Lands’ End, Inc. (NASDAQ: LE) is a leading multi-channel retailer of clothing, accessories, footwear and home products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$535M2024-01-02Post Ipo Debt· $260M
2020-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2014-04-07IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew McLean
CEO
Bernie McCracken
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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