Job Summary
As part of the IA leadership team, the Sr. IA Manager will play a key role in the success and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function at Vail Resorts, supporting the achievement of the function’s strategy. Reporting to the VP-Internal Audit, the Sr. IA Manager will optimize resource allocation to audit, advisory, SOX, direct external audit assistance, and investigations/special projects. S/he will develop and maintain deep relationships with a wide range of operational, compliance and financial leaders across all lines of business. S/he will develop and train IA team members to support their career goals as well to support delivery of world-class client service.
Job Responsibilities
- Core contributor in completing the annual risk assessment and development of the internal audit plan
- Allocate projects across team to optimize resources and provide development opportunities for team members
- Drive achievement of team goals
- Serve as an ambassador of the IA department; communicate the value of IA across the organization
- Key member of IA leadership team
- Develop and sustain deep relationships across the organization, enabling more proactive engagement by IA in important initiatives or changes in the business
- Identify and communicate enterprise-wide themes
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation in IA processes and client service
- Coordinate direct assistance provided to external auditors; perform testing and QC activities
- Manage SOX testing program; perform testing and QC activities
- Provide value-add insights and solutions in response to gaps in risk management
- Educate the business on sound risk management practices
- Ensure audit methodology is aligned with stakeholder needs/expectations, professional standards and best practices
- Provide quality control on all types of work performed in the department
- Perform or leads special investigations
- Responsible for hiring, training and developing auditors
- Supervises and evaluates the performance of auditors
- Manage co-source partners, as applicable
- Lead and/or supervise multiple IA projects concurrently
- Direct and provide guidance to auditors on programs, workpapers, procedures and steps as required for their projects and education/experience level
- Deliver difficult messages, when needed
- Perform or lead departmental initiatives
- Perform other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required
Job Requirements
- Eight (8) years of auditing, accounting, or related analytical business experience
- Four (4) years of related supervisory or management experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with data analytic software preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (English)
- High energy, strong work ethic and high integrity
- Track record of working with business leaders to understand their objectives and help align solutions to meet those objectives
- Advanced knowledge of internal auditing standards, practices, methodologies and best practices
- Ability to understand, analyze and apply information contained in directives, regulations, reports, and other documents
- Take appropriate risks and support team members in doing same
- Ability to influence others at multiple levels, include senior management
- Agile, adaptable and flexible
- Resilient and determination in difficult situations and ability to bounce back; comfortable having difficult conversations with team members and business leaders
- High degree of business acumen – able to synthesize complex internal and external information and use it to create new ideas and solutions
- Ability to leverage data in all phases of internal audit projects
- Seeks new experiences, knowledge and candid feedback with an openness to learning and change
- Track record of developing people both from a technical and soft skill perspective
- Communicate effectively with all levels (written, verbal, formal, informal)
- Maintain external professional network and leverage to benefit of the department
- Ability to effectively perform and manage assignments within agreed upon budget hours and deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or a related business field with significant quantitative and analytical content.