Sr. Analyst, Internal Audit

Position Description:Senior Internal Audit SOX Analyst / New York, NY Coach, founded in 1941, is America's premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today's consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment. Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company! "With average sales growth of 24% over the past three years and a 61% return on invested capital, Coach is No. 1 on this year's BusinessWeek 50 ranking. The companies that make up the BusinessWeek 50 represent the star performers in each of the 10 sectors that make up the S&P 500." Business Week, March 2008Primary Purpose: This position is responsible for performing SOX compliance reviews and participating in operational, financial, and information technology audits of Coach’s entity-wide operations. The Senior Internal Audit SOX Analyst will conduct audits to assess compliance with regulations, effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and efficiency of operations. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Accounting to... Perform compliance reviews, evaluate internal control design and operating effectiveness, identify control weaknesses, and recommend procedures to improve business practices and policies. Assist in performing financial and operational reviews which address accounting, business, information technology, and regulatory risks. Review and evaluate assigned audit areas, and complete workpapers to document work performed. Analyze data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls and develop action plans to remediate identified control weaknesses. Evaluate audit findings and prepare and present results of audit work and recommendations to audit management in the form of oral and written communications. Maintain an understanding of business activities and objectives and associated risks. Assist in performing special reviews or projects as required.The accomplished individual will possess... Skills that allow he/she to be an objective, independent, mature, unbiased individual with the highest integrity. Strong analytical skills and an ability to assess risk, analyze the business/operating impact, and identify the weaknesses underlying issues. Polished communication skills, including an ability to listen to the needs of the business units and comprehend complex matters. Articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, research complex matters, and present findings as well as recommendations in both oral and written presentations. Ability to work effectively across the organization, effectively soliciting full cooperation and being accepted by business partners as a true value add. Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work extremely well in a in a collaborative environment. Ability to influence, train, mentor and leverage the skills of others to achieve objectives. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.An outstanding professional will have... BS in Finance/Accounting. CPA or CIA certification is a plus. A minimum of 2-3 years of relevant audit experience, ideally with companies of scale with retail store operations. Previous participation in existing internal control programs for a major company. Ability to scope, plan and execute audit programs and reviews with minimum direction. A broad knowledge of technical accounting and business practices. Experience using computers, Microsoft products, report writers and audit software packages as audit tools. Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com. Email this job to a friend View all "Coach" jobs Learn more about Coach