Internal Audit Lead

Job Description

internal audit lead, Internal Audit | Starbucks

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Starbucks, located in USA (Washington). Starbucks is a global coffee company committed to delivering exceptional experiences to its customers and partners worldwide. This lead position in Internal Audit is critical for maintaining the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the organization. The role involves ensuring robust internal controls and adherence to company policies through comprehensive audit projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – USA (Washington)

• Team: Oversees and mentors audit project team members, reports to an IA senior manager.
• Mission: Owns the execution of audit projects that evaluate the adequacy of the organization’s internal controls and adherence to policies.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead Audit Projects: Lead assigned audit projects, managing end-to-end project planning, execution, and reporting with guidance from the IA senior manager.
• Evaluate Internal Controls: Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls by designing and executing audit programs and procedures that achieve the audit objective and scope.
• Perform Data Analysis: Perform detailed data analysis using tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Power BI to detect trends, anomalies, and potential fraud.
• Present Findings & Follow-up: Develop and present audit findings and recommendations to senior management, and conduct follow-up activities to monitor and validate implementation of audit action plans.
• Support SOX Compliance: Support and perform SOX 302 and 404 compliance testing, including planning, scoping, and testing financial reporting internal controls.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business, finance, accounting, data analytics, or information systems.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, or financial management, including 3 years of public accounting with a major international accounting firm, or internal audit experience at a large global company.
• Skills: Strong project management, problem-solving, and organizational skills; in-depth knowledge of internal audit principles and practices, including IIA global standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); experience with data analytics and/or visualization tools, such as Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, or Power BI; strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze complex financial data; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; skilled in leading teams and providing developmental feedback.
• Bonus: Advanced degrees or one or more of the professional certifications preferred, including CPA, CISA, CIA, or CFE.