Sr. Internal Audit Manager

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.