Senior Internal Auditor

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Summary:

As the Senior Internal Auditor, you are a key team member of the Internal Audit (IA) department and have a direct impact on its success. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a leader and internal auditor through:

• Leading risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across various areas of the business.
• Leading IA’s testing of internal controls over financial reporting to support management’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts (i.e. project management and controls testing).
• Leading development and implementation of initiatives that help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Job Responsibilities: 

Audit Knowledge

• Has extensive experience of the controls suited to manage a variety of risks. Advances the organization’s control awareness and improves their ownership of internal controls.
• Independently can perform basic reviews of IT general and application controls across core business processes and make recommendations on improving control effectiveness.
• Coaches others to enhance their financial literacy. Applies knowledge of accounting processes and financial controls to audit's work.
• Actively stays up-to-date on the latest risks impacting the organization and how they are evolving through a range of internal and external sources.
• Evaluates governance structures and processes and their alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Applies risk-based prioritization to plan and execute engagements, aligning procedures with organizational objectives and leading practices.
• Independently applies the International Professional Practices Framework to develop and implement comprehensive auditing strategies tailored to organizational risk and industry- specific needs.
• Assists in conducting internal quality assessments, identifying gaps in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Topical Requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply principles of integrated assurance by collaborating with the compliance and risk management functions and external auditors to align risk and control coverage.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of risk management processes, including risk identification, assessment, response, and monitoring.

Business and Industry Knowledge

• Proactively seeks out and leverages experts in diverse functional areas to provide more valuable, relevant recommendations to the business.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the company’s financial business requirements and regulatory compliance practices (e.g., GAAP, SEC, taxes, GDPR etc.). Utilizes internal and external experts as appropriate.
• Is aware of the company's key competitors and relevant industry risks, using that knowledge to inform audit scope and execution.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the Company's strategic priorities across the different business units.
• Evaluates how social and environmental objectives are integrated into the organization’s governance, strategy, and risk management processes.

Core Auditing Skills

• Leads all components of an audit to confirm that engagements are conducted on time and of a high quality. If necessary, is able to lead several audit assignments at once, ensuring that all audit objectives are met.
• Applies project management techniques to internal audit engagements commensurate with job role and assigned responsibilities.
• Manages work efforts effectively to ensure assigned tasks are completed on time and in conformance with the Standards. Can pinpoint system