Director of Internal Audit
Brilliant Earth is seeking an experienced leader to oversee our internal audit function and lead our SOX compliance and enterprise risk management programs. The Director of Internal Audit will design and implement auditing procedures, test key controls, recommend process improvements, manage external auditor relationships, and report findings to the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience as a strategic audit leader who has built and scaled audit programs in growing, public organizations.
What you’ll do:
Design, maintain, and implement system of internal auditing procedures to verify financial reporting and control environment is consistent with company's standards and compliant with required legal and regulatory standards
Oversee the company's SOX compliance program, including implementation of control documentation, testing, and remediation activities
Lead testing of key controls and provide guidance on remediation efforts
Recommend process improvements to company's control environment to finance, IT, and other key management stakeholders
Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate SOX testing activities
Lead enterprise risk management (ERM) program to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks
Report findings to Audit Committee on internal control environment and ERM
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on latest legal and regulatory reporting requirements, including but not limited to SOX, and communicate key findings to the finance leadership team
Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging best practices in internal controls and risk management
Lead and develop a team of internal audit professionals
Foster a collaborative environment that promotes high performance, critical thinking, and continuous improvement
What you have:
Experience and Education:
8+ years of progressive audit experience, including 4+ years in SOX compliance
Public company internal audit experience at a managerial level, with responsibility for SOX compliance
Expertise in SOX 404 requirements, GAAP, COSO framework, and internal control design and risk assessment methodologies
Previous experience building and scaling SOX 404(b) compliance for a public company
Background in Big 4 or comparable public audit firm
Controls experience with physical goods inventory
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Experience building process flowcharts and narratives
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
Technical Skills:
Experience working in an ERP SaaS environment with company-specific customizations
Experience with major ERP/Accounting software platforms
Experience working with software platforms for close management and auditing (e.g. Blackline, Floqast, AuditBoard),SSO (e.g. Okta) and project management and issue tracking (e.g. Jira)
Experience with flowchart software (e.g. Lucidchart, Vizio)
Other Attributes:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at executive level
High level of attention to detail
Strong project management capabilities
Demonstrated success in fast-paced and collaborative environments
Commitment to respect and inclusion in the workplace
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What We Do
In 2005, we launched Brilliant Earth to raise the standards in the jewelry industry while creating beautiful fine jewelry that is different in every way – how it’s made, how it’s sold, how it’s sourced and crafted, and how it gives back. As a result, we go beyond current industry practices for sourcing, use recycled precious metals to minimize our environmental footprint, and support environmental and social causes through our giving back initiatives. Or Mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, and inclusive jewelry industry. Our Mission and ESG Goals are underpinned by our foundational pillars:
We believe that demonstrating transparency, through ethical business practices and governance, and enforcing rigorous protocols for sourcing environmentally and socially responsible materials are key to driving change in our industry.
Our products are designed to be loved for generations, and we seek to reduce our environmental footprint by keeping our jewelry circular and embedding environmental sustainability throughout our operations and value chain.
We seek ways to create lasting impact, not just in our own value chain and customer communities but also across artisanal small scale mining communities where gemstones and precious metals are sourced.
We are committed to creating a representative jewelry industry through our unique products and inclusive experiences for customers, and through a company culture that emphasizes equitable recruiting practices and invests in our diverse employee base.
Why Work With Us
Our Mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. Since our founding in 2005, this Mission has been at the core of everything we do. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement welcomes hard working team players who are ready to make an impact and grow with us.
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