Associate Manager, Internal Audit

The Opportunity The Associate Audit Manager will play a key role in executing and continuously enhancing Mattel’s SOX compliance program while also contributing meaningfully to the Company’s operational audit plan. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, this role offers broad exposure across Mattel’s global business and requires regular interaction with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Brands, and Manufacturing, as well as close coordination with external auditors and advisors. This individual will assist with the end-to-end SOX program, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, testing, issue identification, and remediation support, while also participating in operational audits that assess the effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices. The role requires a strong foundational understanding of SOX and internal controls, along with the ability to clearly articulate control concepts, deficiencies, and remediation strategies to stakeholders at all levels of management. What You Will Do Support the execution of Mattel’s SOX compliance program, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, and remediation follow‑up. Apply a strong understanding of SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment principles to identify control gaps, assess risks, and recommend practical, business-focused solutions. Participate in end‑to‑end operational audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through execution, issue validation, reporting, and follow‑up. Effectively communicate SOX control concepts, audit findings, and remediation expectations to process owners and management at all levels, including senior leadership. Coordinate audit activities with external auditors to maximize efficiency, leverage work performed, and minimize disruption to the business. Maintain high professional and ethical standards in accordance with Mattel’s Internal Audit Charter and IIA’s IPPF. Support special audits, investigations, and management‑requested projects as assigned. Contribute to the adoption of technology and digital audit tools to enhance continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and audit efficiency. Stay current on evolving auditing standards, SOX and regulatory requirements, IT and business risks, and emerging issues that may impact the organization. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field required. CPA and/or CIA certification required. 5+ years of progressive experience in Big 4 public accounting, internal audit, or a related audit/controls function. Strong, hands‑on experience supporting or leading an end‑to‑end SOX compliance program, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, testing, deficiency assessment, and remediation monitoring. Solid foundational knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and financial and business process controls, with the ability to confidently discuss control concepts, issues, and remediation approaches with stakeholders at all levels. Experience evaluating controls and identifying control gaps across complex business processes, including the ability to develop practical, cost‑effective, and business‑aligned solutions. Experience executing operational audit engagements end‑to‑end (planning, coordination, execution, issue validation, workpaper documentation, reporting, and follow‑up) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to present audit findings and recommendations to senior management. Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships with business partners. Prior experience with AuditBoard or similar audit management tools strongly preferred. Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5–10%. Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. Compensation and Benefits The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Equal Opportunity Employer Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mattel