Senior Associate, Internal Audit

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

POSITION SUMMARY

Five Below has a current opportunity for a Senior Associate, Internal Audit.  The Internal Audit Department is a critical resource for the Company which supports Management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors by providing high-impact, objective assurance and advisory services. In addition to financial, operational and technology focused internal audits and SOX control testing, IA also performs risk-based pre-implementation reviews and other value-add special projects.

As a member of the Finance Department, a Senior Associate, Internal Audit at Five Below is a highly visible, key role within the Company and reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit. The Senior Associate will perform projects that not only improve the internal control environment of the Company, but also improve the efficiency and effectiveness of company processes, reduce risk and improve outcomes.

The ideal candidate for this position will be highly motivated with broad and deep business knowledge, technical auditing experience and professionally certified.  Problem solving skills are also essential as well as the personality and aptitude to interact with various levels of business, IT and Finance Management, up to and including the C-Suite.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform testing of SOX controls and report results to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit
• Establish engagement scope, review planning documents, audit work programs, work papers and reports to ensure proper support for all observations and that all significant concerns have been addressed
• Ensure compliance with the professional standards as established by The Institute of Internal Auditors and Five Below’s own methodologies, policies and procedures
• Execute special projects, such as pre-implementation readiness assessments, due diligence, process efficiency reviews, etc.
• Coordinate audit work with external auditors, internal control compliance groups, finance, accounting policy, and other groups, as appropriate 
• Recommend improvements to the design of processes and controls under audit and propose potential solutions to business problems
• Assist the Senior Manager, Internal Audit in the annual enterprise risk assessment and project plan
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on company’s Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) risk mitigations plans
• Interact with individuals at all levels of the businesses and functions, including communicating high-impact observations and insights 

 
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other related professional certification(s) 
• 3+ years of public or internal audit experience
• Advanced knowledge of financial, operational, and business processes, ERP systems and/or other financial applications
• Experience with AuditBoard a plus
• Ability to analyze complex processes to identify potential financial, operational, systems and compliance risks
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and experience of performing financial and operation audits 
• Ability to research topics, offer a broader perspective and provide added value to the business
• Advanced knowledge of and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and methodologies for achieving compliance
• Advanced knowledge of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA’s) code of ethics and professional standards
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to build effective relationships in Finance and cross-functional teams across the company and the ability to work collaboratively on a team
• Retail industry experience a plus 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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