Manager Internal Audit

Manager Internal Audit

At Vestis, we deliver uniforms and supplies that empower people to do good work and good things for others while at work. We are a leader in the B2B uniform and workplace supplies category. Vestis provides clean and safe uniform services and workplace supplies to a broad range of North American customers from Fortune 500 companies to locally owned small businesses across a broad set of end markets. Our comprehensive service offering includes a full-service uniform rental program, cleanroom and other specialty garment processing, floor mats, towels, linens, managed restroom services, first aid supplies and more. We have a dedicated team in place to help take care of customers and support the great work our customers do for their businesses and communities every day.

We are creating a modern, data-driven Internal Audit function based out of our corporate headquarters in Roswell, Georgia, that will serve as a business partner for executive leaders, while serving an important governance role for the audit committee. Consistent with the organization overall, we are building a strong and vibrant performance driven culture that underpins our strategic initiatives with a commitment to develop our professional talent and be a feeder of finance talent into the organization.

It is the responsibility of the Internal Audit Manager to administer our year 1 Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program, while leveraging capacity to manage or conduct operational, financial, and compliance audit projects; provide consulting services to organizational management and staff; provide significant input to development of the annual audit plan; and provide training, coaching, and supervision to internal audit staff. The manager maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and works independently under general direction with appropriate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Administer our SOX program for business process and information technology general controls, managing external and internal resources, while liaising with the controllership to support management's 302 certification.
• Support the controllership in effectively and timely remediation of deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting
• Lead the coordination, governance, and execution of Internal Audit projects. These activities include but not limited to audit risk assessment, planning, and scheduling, audit execution & stakeholder engagement, quality assurance and continuous improvement, benchmarking and driving best-in-class processes and technology, talent management, project prioritization.
• Manage the audit staff in conducting walk throughs with stakeholders, reviewing documents, preparing working papers, and documenting audit issues and recommendations.
• Prepare and provide written and oral reports, communications and/or presentations to management presenting observations and recommendations for internal control improvement and facilitating management action plans.
• Provide ongoing updates to VP Audit on progress and audit outcomes.
• Lead special projects requested by the Audit Committee of the Board around internal control assessments, and special investigations.
• Stay abreast of new and emerging regulations and trends that impact the risk function.
• Create an equitable and inclusive environment where people can bring their full selves to work and unlock their greatest potential and contributions to the team.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in handling internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Possess the ability to function independently, apply professional judgment, interface with all levels of management, and communicate complex matters clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to manage and motivate a staff of financial professionals.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs and develop and discuss potential solutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Navigate the complexities of global teams and engagements.
• Build trust with teams and stakeholders through open and honest conversation.
• High level of personal and professional ethics.

Working Environment/Safety Requirements:

• Balanced hybrid work between remote, in office (i.e., Roswell, GA), and audit related travel
• The position has the potential for about 30% travel to domestic locations, including potential for international travel.

Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field

• Minimum 5 years of successful audit experience with external audit firms or internal audit departments experience.
• Data analytics experience a plus (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).

License Requirements/Certifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credentials or willingness to obtain within 12 months.