Director, Internal Audit

Auto req ID: 56768 Title: Director, Internal Audit Job Function: Finance Location: JUNEAUWorkplace Category:Onsite Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1 At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park—a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as a Dir Audit.Job SummaryThe Internal Audit Director is responsible for evaluating and reporting on the status of the Company’s internal control system, the status of audit observations and management action plans to address required remediation activities. The Internal Audit Director serves as a key leader within the organization in support of Senior Leadership, Audit Committee and the Board for the oversight of risk management, internal control, and compliance activities. The role will also interface with and coordinate the scope of coverage with the company’s external auditors.The Director of Internal Audit (DIA), is the senior-most leader of the internal audit function, reporting directly to the Audit & Finance Committee and functionally to the Chief Financial Officer. The DIA oversees advanced-level professional internal auditing work as a key component of the enterprise wide governance of the Company, with the goal to help the organization mitigate risk and attain strategic goals. The goal of the internal audit function is to assist the Board of Directors in its oversight responsibilities and to support management in establishing and operating state of the art governance processes, a healthy risk management culture, and discipline and robust monitoring capabilities in support of the Company’s overall performance. This role provides an independent and objective evaluation and opinion of the Company’s systems of controls, including those governing financial, operational, information technology and compliance risks. In addition, the audit function facilitates the processes associated with the annual certification for Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, facilitates the organization’s Strategic Risk Management Program, participates in the fraud risk management program, and participates in pre-implementation processes associated with major information technology initiatives.This position is a member of the Global Finance Leadership team and therefore assists in the development and implementation of global finance initiatives and supports the professional development of the Company’s global finance associates.Job Responsibilities• The primary focus of the Audit group is to independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal control environment in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditing International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing while performing risk-based, collaborative financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits. • Manage, benchmark, and continuously improve the Internal Audit function from both a strategic and operational level, including monitoring and implementation of industry and professional leading practices aligned with the business model and strategy.• Investigate certain Code of Business Conduct matters and participate as an active member of the Company’s Ethic’s and Compliance Committee.• Innovate, develop and manage an internal audit strategy, which appropriately considers the relevant and evolving business risks facing the Company including compliance, strategic, ESG, ethical and operational risk.• Provide internal audit oversight and advisory support for enterprise technology transformation initiatives, including SAP/ERP modernization efforts, by evaluating control design, governance, system access, segregation of duties, data integrity, change management, and financial reporting impacts throughout implementation and post-go-live stabilization.• Progressively manage, recruit, and develop professionals to serve in the internal audit department and to become a source of talent for the greater organization.• Communicate the internal audit strategy and assessments of the adequacy of the Company’s internal control environment with the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, management, and the individual operating units• Facilitate the organization’s Strategic Risk Management Program.• Support and drive forward-looking utilization of technology to include data analytics and robotic process automation within the Internal Audit function.Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent RequiredEducation SpecificationsCertified Internal AuditorAccounting, Finance Advanced Degree Preferred. CPA, CISA Preferred.Experience RequirementsRequired• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years related experience. Minimum of 5 years of management experience.• Experience effectively explaining complex topics in a simple manner.• Certified Public Accountant or another appropriate accreditation (i.e. CIA, CISA).• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, financial services, SOX, GAAP, and COSO.Preferred• Financial Industry experience-audit, financial or operational. Prior experience with executive management and Boards of Directors. Understanding of financial industry operations, regulatory and filing requirements.• Experience with SAP modernization or large-scale financial systems transformation prefferedThe pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.Direct Reports: Yes Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range: 167,700 - 268,500Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)