Senior Internal Audit Manager - J-SOX & Controls

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching and profit sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. seeks an Internal Audit Senior Manager to direct J-SOX activities for YMUS and North America subsidiaries, strengthening internal controls and leading audit and remediation efforts across the organization.

The role reports to executive leadership, collaborates with the Integrated Auditing Division, and guides IA staff and consultants to ensure timely, high-quality assurance in compliance with evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required in accounting or finance. CPA is strongly preferred, MBA and/or CIA are significant pluses.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively more responsible accounting and auditing positions, including supervisory and management roles.
• Extensive experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and corporate internal auditing is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience managing a U.S. SOX or J-SOX compliance and auditing activity.
• Proven experience leading a team of internal audit professionals
• Experience identifying control gaps and recommending practical solutions; provide insight beyond compliance

Responsibilities

• Direct J-SOX at YMUS and its subsidiaries.
• Act as Project Management Office, lead planning, arrange resources, and monitor the progress to ensure timely completion.
• Administer Corporate J-Sox Committee and report progress/issues of J-Sox project.
• Maintain close communication with YMC Integrated Auditing Division and communicate requirements to in-scope entities.
• Work closely with External Auditor to support their annual audit.
• Supervise updating control checklists and control testing and review IA staff and consultants’ work.
• Evaluate test results and follow up on remediation with various groups within Company operations.
• Prepare an annual audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Manage staff and consulting resources to execute the audit plan.
• Communicate audit results to auditees, executive management and YMC.
• Follow up on issues noted to ensure resolution.
• Execute special projects requested by Executive or Senior Management or Board of Directors.
• Manage budget and staffing of the division
• Establish procedures of the division and staff development to ensure quality of work.
• Report audit plan and results to YMUS Board of Directors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

SOX/J-SOX experience

Leadership

Auditing experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. seeks an Internal Audit Senior Manager to direct J-SOX activities for YMUS and North America subsidiaries, strengthening internal controls and leading audit and remediation efforts across the organization.

The role reports to executive leadership, collaborates with the Integrated Auditing Division, and guides IA staff and consultants to ensure timely, high-quality assurance in compliance with evolving regulations.