Director of Internal Audit

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Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Wolverine Worldwide’s continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, underscoring its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating an amazing company culture across its U.S. operations. The Great Place To Work Certification distinguishes employers that prioritize employee experience, based on employees’ survey feedback on trust, camaraderie, and appreciation in the workplace.
The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for leading the entire Internal Audit department of Wolverine Worldwide and managing a team that embraces being a trusted advisor and business partner of WWW’s Board of Directors. Provide assurance and consulting services designed to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based, independent, objective and reliable assurance, advice, and insight designed to add value, reduce risk and support Wolverine Worldwide’s operations and strategic initiatives. Design and apply a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve risk management, internal controls and governance processes. Design and execute a value-added audit plan that improves the effectiveness of the organization’s business processes.

Primary Duties:

• Conduct annual/ongoing company-wide risk assessment to identify business issues/risks and critical business processes and controls for consideration in planning, developing and executing the risk-based audit plan.

• Develop an annual audit plan, including resource requirements to execute the plan in coordination with management and present to Audit Committee for approval on an annual basis.

• Manage company Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) assessment, including oversight of internal/external resource planning, control testing, reporting, and working with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans to address any control deficiencies.

• Work with external auditors in respect to SOX and control compliance Manage and report on internal audit activities, including changes to audit plan during the year.

• Issue high quality audit reports.

• Provide counsel and ideas for improving controls, processes and procedures, performance/efficiency and risk management.

• Mentor, train and develop internal audit team.

• Maintain open lines of communication with the Audit Committee; particularly the Chairman of the Audit Committee, and executive leadership across the Company.

• Prepare and present internal audit materials for meetings with the Audit Committee.

• Create and maintain a trusted advisor and partnership with business leaders throughout the audit process and ensure the Internal Audit department known as a group of trusted professionals that execute value-added audit programs.

• Work with Corporate Legal department in corporate governance matters, including, but not limited to, Wolverine Ethics Reportline and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) assessments.

• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with Master’s degree preferred

• CPA and/or CIA certification/licensure.

• At least 10 years of professional work experience, including public accounting and/or internal audit practice and/or private industry including management and supervisory experience.

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, SOX and other relevant accounting and auditing standards.

• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to establish credibility and trust with process owners and build influential relationships with senior and executive management as well as external auditors.

• Ability to present effectively to the Board of Directors.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Ability to supervise, train and develop team.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.