Manager, Global Risk, Assurance & Advisory (New York)

Manager, Global Risk, Assurance & Advisory

Tapestry

New York, NY, US

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what's possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands Coach, Kate Spade New York, Stuart Weitzman was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We're always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this : Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.

Job Title : Manager, IT Internal Audit

Primary Purpose :

The Information Technology (IT) Audit Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing an internal audit program aimed at evaluating business and IT operating procedures as well as ensuring compliance with the Company's internal policies. This role will lead the planning, execution and reporting of IT internal audits, including IT Sarbanes Oxley testing for two brands, Coach, and Kate Spade. On a day-to-day basis, the IT Audit Manager will assist with ongoing risk assessments and execute compliance reviews. They will review and evaluate internal controls, identify control and operational weaknesses, and recommend procedures to improve business practices. Additionally, the IT Audit Manager will provide consulting services to help the business units proactively address internal control and operational areas of risk. The IT Audit Manager will also be responsible for managing staff and senior staff level consultants.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Internal Audit to...

Assist in developing and maintaining an ongoing comprehensive risk-based methodology.

Plan and supervise the testing (design and operating effectiveness) of SOX IT General Controls, IT Dependent Manual Controls, Automated Controls, and Report testing in support of external audit requirements and reliance strategy.

Evaluate internal controls, identify control and operational weaknesses, and recommend procedures to improve business practices and policies.

Perform information technology, financial and operational reviews, which address financial risk, business risk, technology risk, and regulatory risk.

Perform, and / or coordinate with co-sourced resources, reviews of strategic IT / IS and technical audits.

Working knowledge of various IT systems - ERP systems and financial reporting systems (SAP a plus).

Review Segregation of Duties (SOD) in applicable systems and environments.

Communicate the results of internal audit reviews directly with the business unit and senior management. This includes developing communications of IT related matters for Audit Committee presentations

Maintain documented procedures of tasks performed.

Perform other related special studies and projects as assigned.

Leverage data to identify risks or opportunities within each audit and expand Internal Audit area of influence

Assist with administrative duties of the department including but not limited to, staffing, recruiting, training, budgeting, planning and scheduling.

Foster open-ended, real-time dialogue with key groups regarding risks and controls

Developing understanding of emerging technologies, such as AI, which will be subject to audit.

The accomplished individual will possess...

Bachelor's in finance / accounting / information systems.

CPA and / or internal audit credentials (CIA, CISA certification is a plus).

Experience working with highly complex systems and in extremely technical business environments Experience using Microsoft products, BI platforms, and audit software packages familiarity with Audit Board is a plus.

Experience working with data analytic tools such as Alteryx and / or Tableau is a plus.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant IT audit experience, ideally with Big 4 accounting firms and / or companies of scale with retail store operations

Experience in any of the following areas : internal or external IT audit, risk assessment, business process reengineering, SAP Technologies (S / 4Hana, GRC,), Cloud Technology (Google, AWS, AliCloud) and Customer Relationship Management Technologies (IBM OMS, Salesforce).

Working knowledge of the COSO & NIST internal controls framework.

Previous participation in existing internal audit programs for a major company is a plus

Ability to scope, plan, and execute audit programs and review workpapers

An outstanding professional will have...

An objective, independent, mature, unbiased individual with the highest integrity.

Strong analytical skills and an ability to assess risk, analyze the business / operating impact, and identify the weaknesses underlying issues.

Polished communication skills, including an ability to listen to the needs of the business units and comprehend complex matters. Articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, research complex matters, and present findings as well as recommendations in both oral and written presentations.

Ability to work effectively across the organization, effectively soliciting full cooperation and being accepted by business partners as a true value add.

Excellent team player who works extremely well in a collaborative environment.

Ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives.

Demonstrate the highest professional and personal standards; has unquestioned integrity and business ethics; an objective, independent, mature, unbiased individual.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Our Competencies for All Employees :

• Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers :