Senior Auditor, Global Audit and Risk Management

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Pahokee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike's Global Audit and Risk Management (GARM) team seeks a Senior Auditor to lead audits and risk advisory projects. You will work directly with the GARM Director, delivering actionable insights to protect Nike's value and brand.

Role involves cross-functional collaboration and high visibility to executive management and the Board's Audit Committee. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in internal audit or risk advisory, CPA/CIA/CISA/CRMA/CFE preferred, and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years in internal audit, risk advisory, or public accounting.
• Identify business risks and controls; perform root-cause analysis; propose practical fixes.
• Advanced knowledge of audit and risk craft; travel up to 20% (domestic/international).

Responsibilities

• Execute assurance and risk-based audits across Nike's global operations.
• Document business processes and assess internal controls.
• Develop high-quality findings and recommendations through root-cause analysis.
• Communicate complex ideas to senior and executive audiences via reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices.
• Deliver work aligned with project plans, timelines, and professional standards.
• Apply discernment to identify opportunities and pragmatic risk solutions.

Skills

Auditing

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Project management

Executive communication

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

About the Role

Senior Auditor role within Nike's Global Audit and Risk Management (GARM) team, a collaborative group of risk professionals dedicated to protecting Nike's value and brand. The role reports directly to the GARM Director and leads audit and advisory projects that strengthen Nike's risk posture and deliver actionable insights. The work is highly visible to Nike, Inc. executive management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assurance and risk-based audits across Nike's global operations
• Document business processes and assess internal controls
• Develop high-quality findings and recommendations through root-cause analysis
• Communicate complex ideas to senior and executive audiences via reports and presentations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed risk management practices
• Deliver work aligned with project plans, timelines, and professional standards
• Apply discernment to identify business opportunities and recommend pragmatic solutions

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory consulting, or public accounting.
• Proven ability to identify and assess business risks and controls, perform root cause analysis, and work with business partners to develop practical recommendations for optimising risks.
• Advanced knowledge and application of audit and risk craft.
• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international).
• Strong audit expertise and sharp project management skills.
• Ability to connect the dots across complex business landscapes.
• Curiosity, confidence, and the ability to influence through insight.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications including CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE.
• Subject matter expertise in any of the following: Consumer Products, Brand and Sports Marketing, Retail and Wholesale Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Fraud, Legal.
• Demonstrated data analytics capabilities.
• Understanding of Information Technology general controls and risk concepts.
• General understanding/knowledge of NIKE's business and operating model.