Executive Job Description | Job Summary:
Manage the review of internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with appropriate guidelines and policies, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements sound business and finance practices, and overall goals and objectives. Identify and develop ways to improve governance processes and assist in analyzing and recommending priorities and goals for future needs. Additional responsibilities include providing consulting services regarding risk and control on a wide range of projects and corporate initiatives that may go beyond SOX compliance, and the communication of observations, recommendations and conclusions reached.
Plan and schedule work for the Retail Audit group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.
Plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to ensure compliance with established practices, to implement new policies and to keep employees abreast of current changes and standards. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Duties and Responsibilities:
(% increments must be no less than 5%)
% of Time Spent
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
25 Monitor and analyze the BB&B control environment around critical business processes including process control assessments, identification of control gaps and designing/implementing process and control improvements to mitigate potential fraud. Interact with External Auditors and Advisors to manage BB&B and Life Fitness’s SOX compliance function including discussing the approach, facilitating audits and resolving control issues as related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
15 Manage the retail bowling center audit functions. Ensure timely audits of the facilities are conducted. Assist General Managers, Director of Operations, Vice Presidents, etc. with audits and related accounting questions. Provide training in administrative procedures when audits reveal a deficiency, when new procedures are introduced, or as requested.
10 Ensure business and ethical standards are closely adhered to and develop solutions for any deviations encountered such as designing appropriate controls, developing policies & procedures, etc.
15 Analyze risk areas at BB&B and manage the mitigation process via special projects as necessary in addition to managing other special projects as assigned by the CFO.
10 Develop and manage audit involvement in new center opens and deactivations.
10 Provide clear and concise direction to the retail internal audit staff, making sure they are properly trained, supported, and evaluated.
5 Publish concise, timely, thorough and meaningful reports to management that covers all areas of the audit and review. Prepare special reports and make presentations as necessary to all levels of management.
5 Educate and create awareness in the areas of internal control and compliance with SOX for BB&B and Life Fitness employees.
5 Inform all levels of management of any changes, variations, discrepancies, or violation of BB&B and Life Fitness’s Policies and Procedures.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Experience Minimum 10 years of total experience with 5 years in the corporate internal audit function of a public reporting company and 5 years of SOX experience. Demonstrated strong project management experience, especially as it applies to working with SOX control work or integrated audits.
Other Qualifications Advanced user of Excel. Working knowledge and experience using Word, Power point and Audit Control Language software.
Education Level Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Retail experience preferred. Advanced degree, MBA desirable.
BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
1. Ability to perform under tight deadlines
2. Teamwork and collaboration-oriented, with ability to work independently
3. Professional poise and presence
4. Determination and bias for action
5. Results-oriented
6. Personal accountability/ownership mentality
7. Change-oriented
8. Act as a role model by displaying good judgment and integrity
9. Has to have the fire in the belly -- desire/motivation/passion/intensity/persistence/ambition/ self -motivation in everything s/he does; s/he must be hungry and eager to learn; s/he must always be looking to not just meet, but exceed expectations in everything s/he does (mind set for continuous improvement)
10. Has to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with many different types of people (needs to be a good listener); ability to effectively present
Please Note: To apply you must go to our website, www.brunswick.com, and search our careers section. Please use the requisition #2314 when searching for the position. You must complete both the online profile and the online application in order to complete your application process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable law
Brunswick Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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