Title: Senior Internal Auditor Category: Accounting & Finance EmploymentType: Full-Time Location: Remote Job LocationType: corporate JobLocation: ANYWHERE USA, New York 12345 JobSummary: Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. We operate over 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in 50 states and one of the web’s premier e-commerce sites, bn.com. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of popular NOOK® tablets and eReaders and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK® store. We’re proud to be an industry leader, consistently recognized for excellence in quality and customer service in our stores and online at bn.com.  The senior internal auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. These responsibilities include performing internal audit procedures, preparing internal audit workpapers and reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focus on financial, IT, and operational processes. An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $90,000 and $120,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. WhatYouDo: • Perform financial, operational, and Sarbanes-Oxley/compliance audits for internal and external audit in a professional manner • Evaluate the company’s internal control environment and assess the design, effectiveness and adequacy of key systems and processes based on walkthroughs and transaction compliance testing • Develop internal audit scope, perform internal audit procedures, and prepare internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed • Assist Internal Audit management with periodic reporting, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business • Interact with all levels of management and company employees, may direct and review work performed by other internal audit personnel • Evaluate audit findings and presents results and recommendations to management Knowledge&Experience: • Bachelors of Business Administration or equivalent degree with a major in accounting, finance, or a related field, or sufficient experience in public accounting, internal auditing, or other field that would provide the same basic knowledge • A minimum of three years audit experience in an environment that provides exposure to public company compliance requirements and/or sophisticated information systems audit techniques, network security, technology infrastructure, software development, project management, or a related field for which Internal Audit has a need • CPA, CIA or CISA certification is a plus • Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint • Retail audit experience and knowledge of Oracle, AS400 • Demonstrate a commitment to higher ethics, integrity and reliability amongst peers and in performance of job responsibilities. • Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and evaluate the design, effectiveness and adequacy of key controls for business processes/functions from a financial and an IT compliance perspective (including regulatory legislation – i.e. Sarbanes-Oxley, IFRS, FCPA, etc.) for both domestic and foreign operations • Strong analytical ability, including network and network systems design, capacity planning, operations methodology, error detection/resolution techniques, quality assurance techniques, and IT implementation and management methodologies • Assist in identifying and reporting internal control deficiencies and developing remediation efforts necessary to maintain an effective internal control environment in financial processes and IT systems • Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management • Exhibit the leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change • Knowledge of control objectives for Information and Related Technology, Accepted Auditing Standards, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and International Financial Reporting Standards • Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members • Ability to travel to domestic and international locations as required (approximately 10 - 15%) EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.