Papa Johns · 4 hours ago
Director Internal Audit
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutivePapa John's is a leading pizza company that values diversity and integrity. The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the internal audit function across all business units, providing strategic leadership in risk management, governance, and compliance, while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.
Restaurants
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan for all business units and corporate functions, including international operations
Lead, mentor, and manage the internal audit team, fostering professional growth and collaboration
Present audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee on at least a quarterly basis
Manage and develop audit team members, focusing on creating a collaborative and high-performance environment
Oversee scoping decisions, audit opinions, and issue identification, severity, and remediation tracking validation
Champion and support governance programs and initiatives such as the Cyber Oversight Group (COG), Sustainability Reporting, Data Privacy Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management
Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes
Perform risk assessments aligned with strategic goals, top enterprise risks, and emerging risks to develop a comprehensive audit plan
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley section 404, Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards, and other relevant regulations
Serve on the Enterprise Risk Management Core Team
Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Design and execute audit projects in alignment with audit standards, policies, and processes, including proper documentation supporting audit report conclusions and observations
Positively influence enhanced controls, process efficiencies, and constant improvement
Oversee follow-up audits and monitor implementation of recommendations
Lead special investigations (e.g., fraud, compliance breaches) and perform special projects as requested by senior management or the Audit Committee
Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement
Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes
Innovate audit approaches with the use of AI and data analytics to achieve timely audit cycles and deep insights
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for audit activities and team effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Experience leading an internal audit function across multiple business units, both domestic and international
Strategic leadership in risk management, governance, and compliance
Ability to influence organizational integrity and operational efficiency
Experience presenting audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee
Experience managing and developing audit team members
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 and Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards
Experience performing risk assessments aligned with strategic goals and enterprise risks
Ability to coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies
Experience designing and executing audit projects in alignment with audit standards and policies
Ability to innovate audit approaches using AI and data analytics
Experience establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for audit activities
Company
Papa Johns
Papa Johns seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success.
Founded in 1984
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ricky Warman
CEO
Rob Lynch
President and CEO
Recent News
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