Internal Controller

The Team:
The Internal Control department enhances the company’s operations by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and processes. The team oversees the internal controls in boutiques, corporate offices and distribution and service center. 
 

The Opportunity:
This position will add value to the company’s operations by supporting the Internal Control team to conduct quality audits and proposing corrective actions with respect to local laws and company requirements.  The primary goal of the internal control department is to minimize risks and protect assets, ensure accuracy of records, promote operational efficiency and encourage adherence to policies, rules, regulations. 
 

About the Role:

• Perform recurring operational and analytical reviews and follow up with the relevant parties.
• Assist during audits of the operating process, including products, services, methods, processes and systems in the boutiques, corporate office and distribution center.
•  Independently prepares audit packages and documentation, including detailed pre audit pre paration, on site evaluations, and post audit follow up actions.
• Monitor and assist with internal control questionnaires.
• Prepare reports by using existing systems to assess store control level. 
• Follow up on previous reviews and audits and ensure that recommendations are implemented
• Govern access rights of the different application systems.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as defined by supervisor.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
   

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• NO
   

Budget Responsibility: 

• NO
   

About You:  

• 3 or more years of previous experience in internal audit or finance and accounting division.  
• Some experience in retail luxury industry is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Audit and Finance. 
• Understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).   
• Very strong ethics. 
• Diplomatic and strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Autonomous, proactive and organized.   
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented but able to quickly understand the big picture.
• Applies curiosity to identify process gaps, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
   

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000 annually. Actual rates are determined based on the job, location, and individual experience. 

Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support the needs of our employees and their families, including:

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)

• Paid Parental leave and transition time

• 401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing

• Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance

• Product discount and EAP resources

• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more! 

We are looking for a candidate that has a combination of the above attributes and can perform the key functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.

Company Overview
Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values. We place people at the heart of what we do and aspire to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of a savoir-faire of excellence and the aesthetic of functionality define the singularity of Hermès, a house dedicated to making highly-crafted, beautiful objects made to stand the test of time. 

An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops, The Hermès organization is also a truly global community with a network of 310 stores in 49 countries. Hermès employs more than 15,000 people worldwide with over 6,000 of the workforce being Hermès craftspeople engaged in making artisanal products, nurturing a 180+ year tradition of creativity and innovation. 

At Hermès, our actions for sustainable development and corporate social responsibility are founded in values passed down by generations of humble artisans who have shaped the story of our house and the inte