What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit and Compliance Leader (Apply in minutes) position at Cedar Point?
Overview : The
- Internal Audit Manager
- will be responsible for leading a team of full-time (up to two) and seasonal auditors (up to four) to execute the annualaudit and compliance plan as developed by the Director of Audit andCompliance. The primary objective of the job is to evaluate key risks andpromote the control environment of Six Flags Entertainment Corporationthroughout the integration period and beyond. The individual in this role willalso be a key contributor to department modernization efforts, focusing ondeveloping robust, sustainable audit plans using artificial intelligence andanalytics. Responsibilities :
- Audit Planning and Execution
- Lead and perform audits of financial, operational, IT, and compliancecontrols. Oversee test preparation and review efforts over key internalcontrols within financial cycles of revenue, accounts payable, financial closeand reporting, and entity level controls, ensuring adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley(SOX) requirements. (15%)
- Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan, ensuring alignment withthe company’s strategic goals and risk assessment. (10%)
- Serve as liaison to external auditor in promoting contributions to theintegrated audit. (5%)
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Manage, mentor, and develop internal audit staff, including assigningresponsibilities, reviewing work, and providing feedback. (5%)
- Supervise seasonal audit interns (up to 4) throughout key operational auditprogram which covers food & beverage, rides, aquatic, security, humanresources, and work force management during the peak operating season (May –September) (10%)
- Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the auditteam. (5%)
- Technology and Innovation
- Leverage audit management software and data analytics tools to improve auditefficiency and effectiveness. (5%)
- Explore and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance audit quality andcoverage. (10%)
- Develop competency as a super user of internal audit governance, risk, andcompliance software (Diligent One)
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Develop risk assessment and charter around the following value-add auditenhancement projects : segregation of duties within ERP and key systemsanalysis, fraud risk assessment, document process flow diagrams, full cycleinternal control assessments, and building documentation around internalcontrols newly identified by management
- Technical Accounting Audits : Mergers Acquisitions
- Engineer audit plans to cover internal controls over purchase priceaccounting and the opening balance sheet (5%)
- Audit organization integration harmonization milestones through SecureSystem Development Lifecycle program (5%) Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Intelligence & Analytics. Masters degree preferred
- 6-8 years of work-related experience is required
- 1-3 years of supervisoryleadership experience
- 20% travel requirement
