senior manager, Internal Audit North America Core Operations
Apply NowCompany: Starbucks Corporation
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As a senior manager, North America Core Operations on the Starbucks Internal Audit team, you will be leading the execution of our mission to enable value creation, value preservation and brand growth through a risk-informed lens. This role is Seattle-based, and responsible for leading and managing execution of a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational and strategic risks for assigned business units and advising management through key risk insights and control enhancements.
As a senior manager, you will...
Identify key portfolio risks
Craft objectives and scope for audit and advisory projects based on collaboration with business stakeholders and IA management
Stay abreast with knowledge of key risks, controls, and business processes in your assigned portfolio, and keep leaders and peers informed through participation in the enterprise risk management (ERM) process
Assigned portfolio may include: Sarbanes-Oxley assurance, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Store Operations, Partner Resources Organization (PRO, aka Human Resources), Law & Corporate Affairs, and Public Affairs. These may be occasionally alternated with other functions.
Manage execution and delivery of NA core operations audit and advisory projects
Manage IA resources, share knowledge and insights, and deliver high-impact audit reports with recommendations to reduce risk, enhance governance, and improve the control environment for assigned functional areas.
Maintain an internal quality assurance and improvement program to ensure compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) international standards.
Drive continuous improvement of the audit craft. Seek ways to improve current IA practices, including tools methodologies, analytics, and process improvement to drive a best-in-class IA and risk management function.
Lead partner and team development and relationship building
Attract, develop, coach, and build high-performing teams and work across a matrixed organization
Maintain trusted advisor relationships, promoting collaboration, belonging, diversity, accountability, and joy with internal audit and stakeholder partners
We'd love to hear from people with:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields
More than 10 years of relevant experience in Public Accounting or Internal Auditing with a large multinational public company
Experience with managing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 302 and 404 programs and compliance assessments
Knowledge of financial processes and internal controls, global supply chain, retail store operations, and their financial implications
Exceptional people leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire and create a high performing team in a collaborative and complex environment
Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, with ability to communicate vision, and execute plans to meet business objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate risks, mitigation proposals and link common themes to stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Able to travel domestically and internationally periodically
Approved professional certification preferred, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Experience with AuditBoard and data analytics tools a plus
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As a senior manager, North America Core Operations on the Starbucks Internal Audit team, you will be leading the execution of our mission to enable value creation, value preservation and brand growth through a risk-informed lens. This role is Seattle-based, and responsible for leading and managing execution of a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational and strategic risks for assigned business units and advising management through key risk insights and control enhancements.
As a senior manager, you will...
Identify key portfolio risks
Craft objectives and scope for audit and advisory projects based on collaboration with business stakeholders and IA management
Stay abreast with knowledge of key risks, controls, and business processes in your assigned portfolio, and keep leaders and peers informed through participation in the enterprise risk management (ERM) process
Assigned portfolio may include: Sarbanes-Oxley assurance, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Store Operations, Partner Resources Organization (PRO, aka Human Resources), Law & Corporate Affairs, and Public Affairs. These may be occasionally alternated with other functions.
Manage execution and delivery of NA core operations audit and advisory projects
Manage IA resources, share knowledge and insights, and deliver high-impact audit reports with recommendations to reduce risk, enhance governance, and improve the control environment for assigned functional areas.
Maintain an internal quality assurance and improvement program to ensure compliance with The Institute of Internal Auditors' (IIA) international standards.
Drive continuous improvement of the audit craft. Seek ways to improve current IA practices, including tools methodologies, analytics, and process improvement to drive a best-in-class IA and risk management function.
Lead partner and team development and relationship building
Attract, develop, coach, and build high-performing teams and work across a matrixed organization
Maintain trusted advisor relationships, promoting collaboration, belonging, diversity, accountability, and joy with internal audit and stakeholder partners
We'd love to hear from people with:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields
More than 10 years of relevant experience in Public Accounting or Internal Auditing with a large multinational public company
Experience with managing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 302 and 404 programs and compliance assessments
Knowledge of financial processes and internal controls, global supply chain, retail store operations, and their financial implications
Exceptional people leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire and create a high performing team in a collaborative and complex environment
Strong strategic and critical thinking skills, with ability to communicate vision, and execute plans to meet business objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate risks, mitigation proposals and link common themes to stakeholders at various levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Able to travel domestically and internationally periodically
Approved professional certification preferred, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Experience with AuditBoard and data analytics tools a plus
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.