Director, Audit Strategy and Operations

The Director of Audit Strategy and Operations will focus on audit methodology, risk assessment, operations, and executive reporting. Key areas of responsibilities include ensuring an efficient audit process, scheduling staff and senior auditors, and directing the SOX PMO to ensure compliance. Essential Job Functions Internal Audit Strategy, Operations & Support Create and maintain documentation on Internal Audit’s methodology, to include strategy, mission, vision, and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards. Create project plans and drive the implementation of internal audit strategic initiatives, interfacing with both internal audit teams and internal “client” teams. Manage the staffing of senior and staff auditors globally, to ensure audit projects are staffed appropriately, while gaining efficiencies and meeting plan objectives. Prepare and draft required reporting in alignment with the Chief Audit Officer, to include weekly executive reporting, Audit Committee preparation, and other periodic management reporting. Manage the annual risk assessment process, in strong collaboration with the Internal Audit Leadership team. Maintain Internal Audit’s system, AuditBoard, and ensure its structure aligns with Internal Audit methodology and goals. Direct the audit issue follow-up processes and ensure appropriate escalation occurs timely, as necessary. Direct a succession planning program, to be aligned with a skills assessment of auditors. Maintain and monitor Internal Audit Department goals. Coordinate internal audit conferences for the department and maintain or build other training courses, as deemed necessary. Internal Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs) Enhance and maintain an internal quality assurance program to ensure internal audits are performed in compliance with Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards. Execute the QA program, providing reporting to the Chief Audit Officer and CFO, upon request. Required to manage one audit annually. SOX Compliance Direct the SOX PMO Leader to ensure the program is effective and the scope of key financial control evaluation is adequate. Develop and maintain a strong business relationship with external audit Partner and management, increasing reliance on Internal Audit’s SOX Compliance results. Data Analytics Direct the Data Analytics team, based in Vilnius, Lithuania, and provide guidance and direction to ensure productivity and effectiveness of the team’s execution. Partner with business leaders on special projects and ad hoc analysis used to understand and solve challenges, create new opportunities, and identify or mitigate business risks. FX/Owned Store Global Audit Program Direct the Global internal audit program for all FX businesses and Company-owned stores. Manage Global FX audit team, based in the UK.

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