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This role helps ensure that financial, operational, and compliance processes and the related internal controls effectively support organizational objectives.The Manager is accountable for planning and executing risk-based operational audits and J-SOX ITGC testing across designated North American entities, evaluating the effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls. This role also includes leading and developing internal audit staff, maintaining the Corporate Audit Standard Manual and partnering with the Director, Audit & Internal Control to communicate audit plans, results, and risks to management.\nThe position provides independent assurance and advisory insights that support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while cultivating strong working relationships with Mazda North American Operations leadership and Mazda Corporate (Japan) Global Audit Department (GLAD).Major Responsibilities\n(50%) Corporate AuditManage all aspects of audits including J-SOX ITGC testing, encompassing audit planning, resourcing (including temporary staff), audit program development, execution, documentation, and reporting.\nPrepares audit risk assessments and execute, monitor, and update the long-term Audit Plan and J-SOX ITGC testing activities across Mazda North American entities.\nDeliver audits and special projects in a timely manner in accordance with the Audit Plan, including support for expanding new markets.\nEnsure audit workpapers and deliverables adhere to the Corporate Audit Standards Manual and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.\nInitiate and oversee audits and related projects designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within operational functions and third-party vendors.\nPartner closely with management to identify root cause(s), evaluate remediation efforts, and develop recommendations.\nEvaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and monitor remediation plans.\nProvide advisory insight into emerging operational, compliance, technology, and third-party risks.\n\n(20%) Operating Controls & Special ProjectsPartner with Director, Audit & Internal Control to develop audit risk assessments prioritizing auditable areas for Mazda North American entities.\nCoordinate with stakeholders to ensure audit workpapers, findings, and issue tracking are properly documented and maintained in Auditboard (Optro).\nPresent audit plans, results and key risk topics to Mazda Corporate GLAD for review and concurrence.\nAssist the Director, Audit & Internal Control in preparing materials and presentations for the Company’s Audit Committee.\nOversee special projects, task forces, investigations, and other ad-hoc initiatives at the request of senior leadership.\n\n(15%) Staff ManagementLead and mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning and collaboration.\nDrive staff development, performance management, and adherence to company policies.\nPromote the Mazda Pride Point culture with a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, quality and accountability.\nOversee resource strategy, including the assessment and management of temporary staff, contractors, and specialized skills sets required to support audit activities across North American entities.\nTrain audit staff on company audit & IIA Audit Standards.\n\n(15%) Advisory & GovernanceServe as a trusted advisor to management across Mazda North American entities and MC GLAD.\nFacilitate timely escalation of significant or unresolved risks to appropriate leadership.\nRepresent Internal Audit in governance forums and cross-functional initiatives.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned\nComply with all policies and standards\nThe preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job\nWork Experience\n7+ years experience managing audits within internal audit functions or related accounting roles, in a professional automotive sale, distribution, financial, or corporate services audit environment, and/or with a public accounting firm required\n Education\nBachelor of Science (BS) Accounting Required \nBachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration/Management Required \nBachelor of Science (BS) Economics Required \nBachelor of Science (BS) Finance Required \nAn equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered in place of a degree Required \n Licenses and Certifications\nCertified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Required Upon Hire \nCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Required Upon Hire \n Knowledge, Skills, Abilities\nKnowledge of the following types of applications: Sales and Distribution, Vehicles, Parts, Warranty, Loans, Leases, Accounting & Finance, Administrative and Corporate Services, etc. preferred (Intermediate-Advanced)\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, VISIO, ACL, Auditboard (Optro) and additional computer assisted audit software required (Intermediate-Advanced)\nProficient in the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as proficient with the 5 CISA domains (Information System Auditing Process, Governance and Management of IT, Information Systems, Acquisition, Development and Implementation, Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience & Protection of information assets) required (Intermediate-Advanced)\nExpanded use of data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, and automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency required (Intermediate-Advanced)\nAbility to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable, risk-focused recommendations required (Intermediate-Advanced)\nAdvanced stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to gain buy-in, navigate competing priorities, and drive alignment across executive and business leadership teams required (Intermediate-Advanced)\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and external vendors required (Intermediate-Advanced)\nProficient in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) preferred (Intermediate-Advanced)\n Proficient in the use of AI/Agent tools to perform audits preferred (Awareness-Developing)\nPhysical Demands\nCommunicate/Talking: Frequently\nCommunicate/Hearing: Frequently\nSeeing/Observing: Frequently\nThe ideal candidate will have the skills, experiences, aptitude, and communication and managerial skills sufficient to be considered for advancement to Director - 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