Head of Internal Audit & Controls — AI-Driven Risk

SEPHORA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with 4% match

FSA/HSA programs

Student Debt Retirement plan

PTO & flexible leave

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discounts (30%)

Gratis products & flash sale access

Mental health & financial coaching

Job summary

Sephora, a leader in beauty retail, seeks a Manager, Internal Audit and Control to strengthen risk management and the control environment across Sephora US and Canada. You will lead audits, develop data-driven controls, and advise partners on risks and opportunities.

The role emphasizes AI adoption and proactive governance across functions, with a path toward broader leadership in the function. You’ll oversee testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal control processes,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal and/or external audit experience in a large company or audit/consulting firm.
• Retail/CPG exposure is preferred with knowledge of controls in Sales, Inventory, HR, Marketing and Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance with CPA/CA/CIA/CISA/CFE qualification required.
• Strong Excel and data-analytics skills, plus experience building dashboards in PowerBI.
• Ability to translate complex controls concepts into clear presentations for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits from scope through reporting and closure.
• Conduct special projects and ad-hoc audits in response to risks.
• Advise business partners on risks and controls for new initiatives.
• Develop data-driven ongoing monitoring controls and audit tools.
• Improve IA methodologies and maintain control documentation library.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Inventory, HR, Marketing, and Supply Chain.
• Follow up on audit findings and action plans to ensure timely closure.
• Conduct store audits to assess retail control environments.
• Assist with LVMH internal and external audits as needed.

Skills

Audit experience

Data analytics

PowerBI

Excel

Strong communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

AI in controls

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA/CA/CIA/CISA/CFE

Tools

PowerBI

Excel

AI tooling

Job description

Sephora, a leader in beauty retail, seeks a Manager, Internal Audit and Control to strengthen risk management and the control environment across Sephora US and Canada. You will lead audits, develop data-driven controls, and advise partners on risks and opportunities.

The role emphasizes AI adoption and proactive governance across functions, with a path toward broader leadership in the function. You’ll oversee testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of internal control processes,