Director, Internal Audit

Summary

Join OLAPLEX, a leading beauty company, as their Director of Internal Audit. You will develop and implement a robust audit strategy, aligning with company goals and objectives. This role involves leading audits across various business units, collaborating with senior management, and identifying process improvements. You will also manage the company's SOX compliance program and contribute to the enterprise risk assessment. The ideal candidate possesses a strong accounting background, extensive auditing experience, and excellent communication skills. OLAPLEX offers a competitive compensation package, including a generous base salary, bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related Finance field
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Information Security, and Information Systems, including 3 years in a supervisory role
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills with experience interactive with and presenting to senior management-level personnel
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP, PCAOB, COSO Framework and other relevant controls frameworks and IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and reporting of operational and compliance audits across various business units and functions
• In collaboration with senior management and the audit committees, develop a comprehensive and flexible audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and operational excellence
• Collaborate with department heads to identify key performance indicators and ensure the alignment of audits with organizational objectives
• Serves as a trusted source of advice on process, controls, and organizational improvement
• Assist with the organization’s annual enterprise risk assessment
• Coordinate with senior management to monitor and report on enterprise-wide risks, identifying emerging risks and areas requiring attention
• Lead efforts in developing risk mitigation strategies, providing insights and recommendations for enhancing the company’s risk management framework
• Assists with the SOX 404 risk assessment to identify significant: accounts, locations, business processes and systems
• Manage the organization’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program in coordination with an third party cosource provider
• Oversee the execution of SOX testing, control documentation, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) as necessary
• Coordinate activities with external auditors to support their audit and review procedures
• Maintain a comprehensive SOX compliance framework and ensure timely reporting to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Effectively identifies control gaps, analyzes underlying root causes, and communicates to leadership ensuring effective action plans have been identified
• Partners with management on SOX education, evaluating control design modification and remediation plans

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Information Systems Auditor

Benefits

• The annual base pay for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 with eligibility for an annual bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families
• Company Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Optional additional Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
• Up to 18 weeks for all new birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for all non-birthing new parents
• Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount