Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls

circlek; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls to coordinate ICOFR activities and lead risk-based internal audits across global operations. The role partners with senior leaders in finance, IT and operations to strengthen controls and drive improvements.

Responsibilities include scoping ICOFR, testing control design and remediation, and supporting CEO/CFO certification processes, with a focus on continuous improvement through automation and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent professional designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR/SOX compliance or external audit.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ICOFR scoping, planning, and risk assessment activities and support program governance.
• Oversee assessments of control design and operating effectiveness per audit standards; liaise with IT and business stakeholders.

Skills

Internal Audit

ICOFR/SOX

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent professional designation

Job description

Who We Are

At Circle K, our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers . We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle - that's why we take extra steps to brighten peoples' days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world's leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey's going, we can help you get there.

Join Our Team!

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Internal Audit and Risk Management, the Senior Manager Global Internal Audit and Internal Controls coordinates key global ICOFR compliance program activities and oversees selected risk-based internal audit engagements. The role partners with senior business, finance, technology, and operational leaders to support program governance, strengthen the control environment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

What You Will Do

Here is what your typical day would look like:

ICOFR Program Coordination and Oversight

• Coordinate annual ICOFR scoping, planning, and risk assessment activities, and support program governance.
• Oversee and review assessments of control design and operating effectiveness in accordance with audit methodology and professional standards.
• Partner with IT Audit and technology stakeholders to align technology control coverage with ICOFR requirements, including ITGCs, automated controls, interfaces, and key reports.
• Serve as a key liaison for external auditor testing activities and support efficient coordination of reliance, testing and review activities.

Controls Assessment & Deficiency Management

• Review testing documentation for quality and completeness.
• Communicate testing results and facilitate agreement of remediation plans with control owners.
• Facilitate the evaluation, classification, and aggregation of control deficiencies.
• Validate remediation of ICOFR control deficiencies.
• Support quarterly and annual CEO/CFO certification and disclosure control processes.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and communicate ICOFR results, remediation status, and key control issues to management and the steering committee.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and operations to strengthen the control environment and support effective risk management.
• Support the development of reporting materials for executive management and the Audit Committee.

Continuous Improvement & Program Enhancement

• Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and maturity of ICOFR processes and controls.
• Monitor emerging regulatory, accounting, and governance developments and assess their potential impact on the ICOFR program.
• Support assessments of ICOFR impacts arising from acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support control optimization and rationalization initiatives identified through ongoing ICOFR activities.
• Participate in Internal Audit transformation initiatives, including automation, AI-enabled testing, analytics, and continuous monitoring enhancements.

Risk-Based Audit Leadership

• Support the execution of selected risk-based audits and advisory engagements as part of the annual audit plan.
• Ensure audit conclusions are supported by evidence and recommendations are practical, risk-based, and supported by agreed-upon action plans.
• Review audit workpapers and reports, facilitate discussion with management regarding results, and support the development of remediation plans.
• Assess implementation of agreed action plans from audits, advisory engagements, and targeted reviews.

Leadership, Talent, and Risk Culture

• Contribute to Internal Audit strategy, methodology, and transformation.
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen performance, professional growth, and succession readiness.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships that promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Promote risk and control awareness through stakeholder engagement and training activities.

What You Need

We want you to join our team! Here's what we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field; CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent professional designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, ICOFR/SOX compliance or external audit, including 3+ years leading teams, projects, and complex compliance programs.
• Experience leading or managing SOX/ICOFR compliance programs within a large publicly listed organization or Big 4 public-company assurance practice.
• Experience supporting public-company reporting, ICOFR/SOX compliance programs and multinational operating environments.
• Retail, consumer goods, or multi-site operating envi