Manager, Corporate Audit

Job Description

The Corporate Audit Manager is responsible for all corporate audit activities for Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) and serves as a primary point of contact regarding all corporate audit matters and key stakeholders, leading corporate operational audits and risk assessment activities across MNAO entities (MMA, MCI, MMSCO and MCOL). This role helps ensure that financial, operational, and compliance processes and the related internal controls effectively support organisational 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. The 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

• (50%) Corporate Audit
  • Manage all aspects of audits including J-SOX ITGC testing, encompassing audit planning, resourcing (including temporary staff), audit program development, execution, documentation, and reporting.
  • Prepares audit risk assessments and execute, monitor, and update the long-term Audit Plan and J-SOX ITGC testing activities across Mazda North American entities.
  • Deliver audits and special projects in a timely manner in accordance with the Audit Plan, including support for expanding new markets.
  • Ensure 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.
  • Initiate and oversee audits and related projects designed to identify, assess, and mitigate risks within operational functions and third-party vendors.
  • Partner closely with management to identify root cause(s), evaluate remediation efforts, and develop recommendations.
  • Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and monitor remediation plans.
  • Provide advisory insight into emerging operational, compliance, technology, and third-party risks.
• (20%) Operating Controls & Special Projects
  • Partner with Director, Audit & Internal Control to develop audit risk assessments prioritizing auditable areas for Mazda North American entities.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure audit workpapers, findings, and issue tracking are properly documented and maintained in Auditboard (Optro).
  • Present audit plans, results and key risk topics to Mazda Corporate GLAD for review and concurrence.
  • Assist the Director, Audit & Internal Control in preparing materials and presentations for the Company’s Audit Committee.
  • Oversee special projects, task forces, investigations, and other ad-hoc initiatives at the request of senior leadership.
• (15%) Staff Management
  • Lead and mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning and collaboration.
  • Drive staff development, performance management, and adherence to company policies.
  • Promote the Mazda Pride Point culture with a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, quality and accountability.
  • Oversee resource strategy, including the assessment and management of temporary staff, contractors, and specialized skills sets required to support audit activities across North American entities.
  • Train audit staff on company audit & IIA Audit Standards.
• (15%) Advisory & Governance
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to management across Mazda North American entities and MC GLAD.
  • Facilitate timely escalation of significant or unresolved risks to appropriate leadership.
  • Represent Internal Audit in governance forums and cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all policies and standards
• The 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

Work Experience

• 7+ 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

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Accounting Required
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration/Management Required
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Economics Required
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Finance Required
• An equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered in place of a degree Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Required Upon Hire
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Required Upon Hire

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the following types of applications: Sales and Distribution, Vehicles, Parts, Warranty, Loans, Leases, Accounting & Finance, Administrative and Corporate Services, etc. preferred (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, VISIO, ACL, Auditboard (Optro) and additional computer assisted audit software required (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Proficient 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)
• Expanded use of data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, and automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency required (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable, risk-focused recommendations required (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Advanced 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)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and external vendors required (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Proficient in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) preferred (Intermediate-Advanced)
• Proficient in the use of AI/Agent tools to perform audits preferred (Awareness-Developing)
• The ideal candidate will have the skills, experiences, aptitude, and communication and managerial skills sufficient to be considered for advancement to Director – Audit & Internal Control as part of audit staff succession plan.

Physical Demands

• Communicate/Talking: Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Seeing/Observing: Frequently

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Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Pay Range

$108,900.00 - $166,125.00

Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Learn more about MNAO's comprehensive benefits package here