[Remote] Senior Internal Auditor, Technology

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. REI Co-op is dedicated to improving the experience of working in the outdoors and is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls. This role involves scoping, planning, and executing assurance and advisory reviews while acting as a consultative partner on key initiatives across the organization.


Responsibilities

  • Develop exceptional client relationships and work closely with the business divisions and key support functions
  • Develop positive working relationships with management. Foster open communication so IA is seen as a trusted advisor
  • Ensure REI’s IA projects align with co-op priorities. Focus on identifying areas for improvement and communicating them clearly and briefly
  • Provide value add and goal consultation on governance, risk, and control related topics
  • Scope, plan, and execute audit engagements on time. Work in a collaborative style with the rest of the IA team
  • Present audit findings verbally and in writing to IA management. Also present findings to senior and mid management in business. Suggest improvements in process, policy, or technology as appropriate
  • Ensure that findings and value add observations are validated and effectively communicated, tracked and followed up on
  • Represent internal audit in a professional manner and maintain good working knowledge of company policies and procedures
  • Participate in co-op–wide risk assessment and other special projects as requested by IA management
  • Integrate data analytics into audit planning and fieldwork to enhance insight generation and audit efficiency
  • Coordinate with external auditors or third parties as needed to support audit coverage and minimize duplication of effort
  • Stay current on emerging risks, technologies, and audit techniques relevant to retail and IT environments
  • Demonstrate adaptability by embracing new technologies and proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, accounting or equivalent
  • Masters in management information systems, computer science or related field
  • 3+ years internal audit and/or risk management consulting experience in IT or technology-enabled audits
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in a mid to large company environment
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal audit, risk management and compliance standards and frameworks (COSO, COBIT, NIST, etc.)
  • Experience using automation, data analytics and dashboarding tool (i.e. ACL, Tableau, Sigma)
  • Relevant certification (CISA, CISSP, CIA, CPA) or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Limited travel required (10%)
  • SAP ERP experience preferred
  • Cybersecurity Audit/knowledge experience preferred
  • Prior experience in the retail/consumer business industry highly preferred

Benefits

  • Generous employee discount
  • Access to health benefits
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Accrued time off

Company Overview

  • At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we exist to inspire and enable life outside for everyone. It was founded in 1938, and is headquartered in Kent, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.rei.com/.

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