Internal Auditor / Senior Auditor, Operational & Compliance

Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

401(k) match

Annual review process

Flexible spending accounts

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Senior Auditor, Operational and Compliance, to strengthen governance, processes, and controls across a broad portfolio.

You will lead complex audits, use data visualization and analytics to identify risk themes, and collaborate with teams including Internal Audit, controls, and business stakeholders in a hybrid role at our Global Home Office. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and offers Work From Anywhere flexibility on Mondays and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field; CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE preferred.
• Minimum 4 years in operational/internal audit, compliance, risk or related roles.
• Experience scoping audits, developing work programs, identifying risks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational audits and assess risk themes across the business.
• Develop audit scope, testing procedures, and evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Support SOX activities and collaborate with internal controls, external auditors, and Controllers.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Power BI

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CIA/CPA/CISA/CFE preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Job Description:Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Senior Auditor, Operational and Compliance, to support a broad portfolio of assurance and advisory activities focused on operational, financial, compliance, and enterprise risk. In this role, you will lead complex operational audits, use data and business insight to identify meaningful risk themes, and partner with teams across A&F to strengthen governance, processes, and controls. The Senior Auditor will report to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, and gain valuable exposure to senior leaders across the organization. We are looking for a naturally curious, collaborative self-starter with strong critical thinking, communication, data visualization, and project management skills who can demonstrate flexibility and agility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.This is a hybrid role based at our Global Home Office in New Albany, Ohio, with in-office Team Up Days Tuesday through Thursday and Work From Anywhere flexibility generally available on Mondays and Fridays, subject to role needs and manager alignment.This role is based at our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.What Will You Be Doing?Support Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and agile risk identification processes by helping assess emerging operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks across the business.Lead project work within the Operational and Compliance audit portfolio, including developing audit scope, objectives, audit programs, testing procedures, and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls.Identify and evaluate exposures to the Company, including potential impact and root cause analysis, and partner with the business to develop cost-effective action plans that sufficiently mitigate risk.Support SOX efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation, while collaborating effectively with the Internal Controls team, external auditor, and Controller’s organization.Embed with business teams on key transformation initiatives, ad-hoc advisory projects, policy development, and significant corporate initiatives to provide a risk, governance, and controls perspective that supports effective decision-making and sustainable process design.Use data, visualization techniques, and clear written communication to summarize audit insights, support conclusions, and communicate results to Internal Audit leadership and business stakeholders.What Do You Need to Bring?Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or a related professional field; professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CFE preferred.Minimum 4 years of progressive experience, preferably in operational audit, internal audit, compliance, finance, risk, consulting, or relevant business process roles; retail, eCommerce, supply chain, or manufacturing experience will also be considered.Demonstrated experience scoping audits or advisory projects, developing work programs, identifying risks and controls, documenting results, and supporting practical business recommendations.Experience applying audit, risk, compliance, finance, consulting, or business process knowledge to operational environments, with the ability to quickly learn new business processes and translate observations into practical recommendations.Strong planning, project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including comfort working with data and tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other analytics and visualization platforms.Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across Internal Audit, external auditors, and business stakeholders.Ability to maintain a positive attitude, embrace change, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.Benefits & PerksAs an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Incentive bonus program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Company DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.