"At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive."
L.L.Bean is currently searching for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Audit team located in Freeport, Maine. This role is critical in the development and maintenance of an effective internal control environment at L.L.Bean. Planning, organizing, conducting and formally reporting on audit assignments are key to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of company operations.
Responsibilities:
Execute concurrent audits and tests of internal controls with limited supervision.
Conduct effective audit planning - develop preliminary scope and objectives, develop time budget and audit steps, identify potential audit risks and meet with the business area to review the process.
Develop recommendations to address control weaknesses or process inefficiencies ensuring that each recommendation is aligned with and supported by the level of risk identified.
Present audit results in an objective, unbiased, clear manner and escalate significant risks timely to appropriate levels of management.
Prepare a professional, well-documented audit report at the conclusion of every audit engagement.
Coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
Provide planning and testing support for the annual external audits.
Assist in the identification and prioritization of audit risk areas during the development of the annual audit plan.
Develop and maintain business relationships with leadership in assigned business areas.
Assume additional related responsibilities as requested.
Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Education Level: 4-Year Bachelors Degree
Years of Experience: 5+ years of audit, financial, or relevant consulting experience
Skills and Qualifications:
BA/BS required, with preference to Management, Accounting, Finance, IT or other related field
5+ years of audit, financial or relevant consulting experience
Certification: CPA, CIA or CISA
Advanced MS Office Skills. Experience with SAP, Manhattan, Workday, SQL is preferred
Advanced oral and written communication skills
Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Strong business acumen and ability to navigate complex concepts, showing professional curiosity
"If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability."