Now Brewing – director, internal audit! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
As director on the Starbucks Internal Audit team, you will be leading the execution of our mission to enable value creation, value preservation and brand growth through a risk-informed lens. This role is responsible for the overall governance, risk, and control environment through providing independent assurance advice and insights to senior leadership for key business units and functional support groups.
As a director, you will…
• Lead the development of a risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational as well as strategic risks and advise management through key risk insights and control enhancements.
• Execute the audit plan and manage IA resources for assigned business units and functions with a focus on helping management reduce risk, enhance governance, and improve the control environment for core business units and functional departments.
• Share knowledge and insights gained through deep experience, benchmarking and participation on key initiatives to enhance overall corporate governance, compliance, raise awareness of internal controls
• Support the enterprise risk management program and assist global risk owners in identifying risk drivers, scenarios, risk mitigation and potential gaps
• Business Unit and Functional areas of audit responsibilities include:
• Global - Finance with Sarbanes Oxley assurance, Partner Resources Organization (PRO, aka Human Resources), Law & Corporate Affairs, Sustainability, Starbucks Coffee Trading Company
• North America - Global Supply Chain, Customer Marketing & Product, Licensees, Store Development and serves as a reference for these functions in other markets
• These may be alternated with other business units or functions from time to time
• Assist with developing departmental strategies, policies, and initiatives to drive best-in-class internal audit and risk management practices; promotes and champions strategies, innovative thinking and initiatives to drive continuous improvement
• Develop, coach, and build high performing teams and work across a matrixed and organization
• Build strong relationships and achieve results through influence in a remote/hybrid environment
• Create a culture of collaboration, diversity, accountability, delivering results, continuous improvement, and fun
• Attract, develop, and retain diverse talent within the team and help make internal audit a two-way talent pipeline for the company.
We’d love to hear from people with:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related fields
• More than 10 years of relevant experience in Public Accounting or Internal Auditing with a large multinational public company; Quick Service Restaurant or retail experience preferred
• Knowledge of financial processes and internal control, global supply chain, ESG regulations, consumer loyalty and marketing programs, licensee relationships, store operations, enterprise risk management, COSO and Sarbanes Oxley 302 and 404 assessments
• Exceptional people leadership skills with demonstrated ability to inspire and create a high performing team in a collaborative and complex environment
• Ability to think strategically, communicate vision, and execute plans to meet business objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively articulate risks, mitigation plans and link common themes to stakeholders at various levels of the organization
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally periodically
• Approved professional certification preferred, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Experience with AuditBoard, data analytics and AI tools a plus
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.
The pay range for this position may be narrower than that displayed, depending on where the work is performed.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.