Description
Bilingual in Spanish Preferred
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned) :
Assists in the execution of operational audits to determine adherence to guidelines and regulations and to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
Participates in the drafting of the operational audit report that is distributed to management, external audit and the board of directors.
- Reviews process narratives (controls and process links), detailed procedure documents (key control documents) and the internal control matrices to ensure all business areas are completing annual reviews and the documentation covers all key controls.
- Performs annual testing of our key internal controls for all business units. The auditor performs control testing and fully documents the procedures performed and any findings as a result of testing.
All findings are reviewed with the control owners to discuss root cause, create an action plan to remediate the issues / concerns found (i.
e., owners completing established tasks, vendor changes, appropriate auditing, etc.)
Assists in the identification of financial risks to the Company as they relate to the implementation of financial systems (e.
g. point of sale, credit and collections, payroll, ERP). Participates in annual discussions with business leaders to identify and address fraud risks to the Company, including creating new and / or updating controls.
Performs year-end audit tasks under the guidance of our external auditors in order to reduce overall audit fees for the company.
SCOPE & IMPACT :
This position is responsible for performing operational audits and internal control testing throughout the organization, this includes manufacturing plants, regional distribution centers, and retail stores throughout North America, in order to create a more effective, efficient and controlled environment.
This position directly supports Management’s assessment of internal control as well as the annual audit performed by our external audit firm in connection with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with 2-4 years of related experience or equivalent.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills and strong written and verbal communication skills
- Up to 10% Travel to MEXICO
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA, CIA or CICA designation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
CORE ATTRIBUTES :
Communicate Transparently
Lead the Team
Impact and Influence
Deliver Results
Coach and Develop
At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.
We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.
OTHER DUTIES : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours : Work Shift :
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