Senior Auditor - SOX

Opportunity Your role as a Senior Internal Auditor plays a critical part in supporting the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, with primary responsibility for testing key business process controls. You will collaborate closely with Internal Audit colleagues across the U.S. and globally, and with process and control owners across the organization. Responsibilities Perform and document detailed SOX control testing in accordance with Mattel’s Internal Audit methodology and PCAOB standards. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and identify potential control deficiencies. Prepare clear, well-supported workpapers and communicate testing results in a concise and professional manner. Participate in control walkthroughs and support updates to process narratives and risk/control matrices. Collaborate closely with the Global Internal Audit team and business process owners to ensure timely completion of testing and remediation activities. Support initiatives related to continuous control monitoring, automated controls testing, and process automation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to testing quality, documentation standards, and process efficiency. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SOX requirements, internal control best practices, and Mattel’s corporate policies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 3–6+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or SOX compliance. Proven hands‑on experience executing SOX testing within a U.S.-listed or multinational organization. Strong working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and applicable auditing standards. Experience leading testing of business process controls. Exposure to continuous monitoring, automated testing techniques, or data analytics in audit activities. Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and documentation quality. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global stakeholders across time zones. Preferred Qualifications Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent (completed or in progress). Experience with a Big Four or large global public accounting firm. Familiarity with audit and GRC platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, Workiva, or similar tools). Exposure to ITGC testing and advanced analytics tools. Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. *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. 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