<p>The Manager, Internal Audit role will be required to manage and execute Audit Committee approved financial, operational, and compliance internal audit projects. Projects will be a combination of assurance and advisory consulting projects to identify opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. Additionally, the position will be required to lead unplanned management requests and special projects such as investigations and process improvement evaluations. This position will also be responsible for leading the assessment of AutoZone's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. The Manager Internal Audit position will partner closely with Finance, IT, Business Operations, and External Auditors to ensure the control environment is efficient and well-documented to support SOX compliance and long-term governance goals.</p> <p>Successful Manager, Internal Audit candidates must be able to develop and maintain strong business relationships with AutoZone leadership across the organization. Candidates must have solid oral and written communication skills and be able to communicate proficiently with leadership across AutoZone at all levels to facilitate risk mitigation initiatives, develop robust control measures, and remain informed of operational developments and emerging risks. This position will be required to work with business management on key Company initiatives.</p> <ul> <li>Managing a team of auditors performing audit and other advisory and assurance projects </li><li>Leading the completion of operations process improvement audit projects </li><li>Building a team of talented auditors through coaching and development activities </li><li>Successfully assessing the risk of many different entity types including processes, functional areas, system/applications, Company strategies, and regulatory requirements. In addition, be able to identify key controls and oversee the development and completion of audit testing to determine the adequacy of identified controls </li><li>Working together with AutoZone management to assist in identifying opportunities to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of processes and strengthen controls </li><li>Leading the completion of the annual SOX testing to evaluate financial control design and operating effectiveness </li><li>Providing training and guidance to control owners and business process leaders to drive awareness and accountability for internal controls </li><li>Establishing scalable, technology-enabled testing processes to assess the efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of SOX compliance activities </li><li>Leverage data analytics and automation to improve SOX control testing and reduce manual requirements </li><li>Continuously refining SOX program testing to reflect changes in business structure, systems, or regulatory expectations </li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit, Finance, IT, Business Operations, and External Auditors on all SOX-related matters </li><li>The ability to effectively and confidently discuss audit issues with management and develop business-focused and value added recommendations </li><li>Leading the compilation of quarterly Audit Committee materials </li><li>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related quantitative discipline is required. Master's Degree preferred </li><li>Eight to ten years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, finance, and/or information systems </li><li>CPA, CIA or CISA certifications preferred </li><li>Big 4 experience preferred </li><li>Deep knowledge of SOX compliance requirements </li><li>Knowledge of internal audit principles (IIA Standards, COBIT and COSO) accounting principles (GAAP and GAAS) and auditing techniques required </li><li>Proficient in CAAT applications using ACL, SQL, MS Access, or MS Excel or other similar tools preferred </li><li>Strong human relations, analytical, business process analysis, and negotiation skills </li></ul>