Internal Audit Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an Enterprise Audit Manager to lead enterprise-wide internal audits, partnering with stakeholders to identify risks and improve governance.

The role emphasizes analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing, with a focus on data quality, remediation, and building scalable capabilities, travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive internal audit, risk, or related experience, incl. leading audits.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• CPA/CIA/CISA or Chartered Accountant preferred; public or consulting experience a plus.
• Experience with data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled testing.
• Experience with analytics/visualization tools and data privacy considerations.
• Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise internal audits end-to-end (planning, scoping, execution, reporting).
• Identify enterprise risks and contribute to the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Develop clear audit reports and executive presentations with remediation guidance.
• Partner with Data & Analytics, IT, and business stakeholders to obtain data and enable analytics in audits.
• Translate audit objectives into practical analytics use cases and testing approaches.
• Embed analytics, automation, and AI capabilities across Internal Audit programs.
• Coach and develop audit team members and maintain independence and objectivity.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Data analytics

Automation

AI-enabled auditing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Summary

The Opportunity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation seeks seeks an audit manager to join our Internal Audit department where you'll join a team of 40 Internal Auditors who work in a collaborative and dynamic environment and who are valued as consultants to their internal clients - partnering with them in the auditing process and advising on efficiencies. In this role, you will work closely with the key finance and business stakeholders across the organization, partnering with them to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, and guests.

Who We Are

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.

As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.

How We Care for Our People

What sets us apart is our purpose-to care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. We're proud to have earned a place on Fortune's prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2013. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.

We're proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:

• Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
• Flexible work schedule
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
• A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
• Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match

Who You Are

As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our culture of care, and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Wellbeing. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

The Role

The Enterprise Audit Manager leads enterprise-wide internal audits while helping modernize the Internal Audit function through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing. The role partners with stakeholders across the organization to identify emerging risks, evaluate processes and controls, and deliver practical recommendations that improve operations and strengthen governance. In addition to executing well-scoped audits that achieve audit objectives, the Manager also plays a key role in embedding scalable data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing capabilities across the Internal Audit function.

• Contribute to the identification and assessment of enterprise, technology, and emerging risks, and provide meaningful input into the development of the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Manage enterprise internal audits end-to-end (planning, scoping, execution, and reporting), ensuring audit objectives address key business risks, stakeholder concerns, and organizational priorities. Act as day-to-day audit lead by coordinating activities, tracking progress and quality, escalating issues as needed, and keeping senior Internal Audit leadership informed.
• Perform and supervise audit procedures, including process walkthroughs, risk and control assessments, evidence review and analysis, issue development, workpaper documentation, and validation of management remediation actions.
• Develop clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports and executive-level presentations that effectively communicate risk implications, control gaps, root causes, and practical remediation expectations.
• Partner with Data & Analytics, IT, and business stakeholders to identify and obtain relevant data, evaluate data quality and limitations, and operationalize analytics within audit programs.
• Translate audit objectives and testing requirements into practical analytics use cases and repeatable testing approaches, with appropriate consideration of data quality, output and model validation, documentation, information security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Support the integration and ongoing enhancement of analytics, automation, and other technology-enabled solutions within the Hotel and SOX Audit Programs.
• Serve as a thought leader in evaluating, piloting, and adopting emerging AI and analytics capabilities that enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insight while maintaining appropriate governance, data privacy, and professional standards.
• Coach and develop audit team members in audit methodology, professional judgment, stakeholder communication, data analytics, AI-assisted audit techniques, and the preparation of clear and effective audit documentation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with business and functional stakeholders while preserving Internal Audit's independence, objectivity, and professional skepticism.
• Travel up to 25%, subject to business conditions and requirements.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, enterprise risk, Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, business process analysis, or a related field, including experience leading or managing audits or complex projects.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business, Hospitality, or a related field.

Experience Preferred:

• Certification as a CPA, CIA, CISA, or Chartered Accountant. Experience with public accounting firms or consulting firms.
• Experience and strong project management, critical thinking, professional judgment, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and coach team members.
• Experience with data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools and the ability to translate audit and business questions into data requirements and testing approaches.
• Experience with analytics and visualization tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI, ThoughtSpot, SQL, Python, or similar technologies.
• Experience applying generative AI, analytics, continuous auditing, or automated testing in audit, risk, compliance, or control environments, including awareness of responsible AI, data privacy, and output validation considerations.
• Spanish language skills

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

We welcome you:

Research shows that individuals tend to apply to jobs only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? We'd love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.

The salary range for this position is $98,000 -$138,000 . This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards, an annual bonus, monthly or quarterly incentives, etc.