Position Overview: Eligible for a hybrid work schedule split between home & office. You may know us for our huge menu of delicious food…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 11 years in a row! Reporting to the Director Internal Audit you'll be working at The Cheesecake Factory support center in Calabasas Hills, CA in a department of 6. As the Internal Audit Manager, you will play an integral part in all aspects of the SOX compliance process and internal audit efforts for a global $3.4 billion publicly traded company. You’ll thrive in this position if you’re: A Strong Project Manager with the Ability to Multi-Task: You successfully apply your knowledge and skills to multiple audits and advisory projects to successfully meet requirements. A Critical Thinker: You consistently demonstrate logical thinking in order to gather and analyze a variety of information and can take action with creative solutions by thinking outside the box. An Effective Communicator: Whether it’s verbal or written, you present information in a clear and professional manner. You have the ability to establish strong relationships with colleagues in all areas of the company. Here’s more of what you’ll get to do: Ownership of the SOX Compliance program, including: Performing annual SOX planning, risk assessment, process walkthroughs, and controls testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key internal controls over financial reporting. Managing, tracking, and facilitating the successful remediation of all control deficiencies. Preparing control deficiency aggregation analysis and reporting to senior management. Developing strong professional relationships with external auditors that will involve coordinating walkthroughs and timing of testing as well as providing the auditors with direct assistance in specific areas. Manage AuditBoard, Internal Audit’s Compliance Management Software. Completion of assigned Internal audits and special advisory projects, and producing a clear, succinct report with valuable insights and improvement suggestions. Manage the Internal Audit Senior including assigning work and ensuring the work is completed appropriately and timely. What we require: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. CPA and/or CIA and/or CISA designation. 5+ years of progressive audit experience. 3+ years of hands-on SOX experience. Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large regional firm. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels. What we prefer: Data Analytics skills Knowledge of AuditBoard IT Audit skills/knowledge About the Company: Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.4 billion public company with 47,500 staff members across more than 300 casual dining restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe, Social Monk, and Fox Restaurant Concepts. Internationally, 30 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our Bakery division creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers. We offer a people-centered culture and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and encourage individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. #SoCheesecake #LifeAtCheesecake The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.