Strategic Internal Audit Manager

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to guide financial, operational, and integrated audits across the company. You will plan risk-based audits, collaborate with IT and Finance, and drive timely audit conclusions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in audit/finance, relevant certifications, and proven people leadership. This on-site role emphasizes risk assurance, process improvement, and strategic advisory within the

Qualifications

• 7–10 years experience in audit, finance, risk management, project management, analytics, internal controls, retail
• 5+ years total public accounting/internal audit years of experience
• Previous experience within the retail, accounting, and/or technology industries
• Preferred certifications – CIA, CPA, or similar certifications
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• People management and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Internal Audit in understanding business risk and developing risk-based audit plans and programs
• Lead planning and organizing of all financial, operational and compliance related audits
• Engage with the technology audit team and work collaboratively in performing integrated audits
• Facilitate quarterly update meetings between IA and Finance Senior Management, outlining audit results
• Assist with multiple concurrent audits and develop a detailed audit program to achieve objectives on time
• Perform and review evaluation of audit results prior to director and auditee review
• Ensure audit workpapers are accurate and complete, providing feedback and improvements
• Maintain responsibility for managing IA’s finding follow-up process
• Draft audit report deliverables and present preliminary findings
• Develop and maintain lasting business partnerships within the Company
• Develop and build the department talent pool
• Review existing process docs and proposed new systems for design and control
• Participate on Steering Committees and contribute to strategic implementation decisions
• Develop and execute test plans including pre- and post-implementation testing
• Interact with all levels to understand financial processes and controls
• Review risk and control documentation and perform tests to evaluate controls
• Summarize audit issues and deficiencies to senior management and external auditors
• Coordinate and facilitate ERM activities and risk assessments
• Provide strategic insights to senior leadership based on risk assessments and trends
• Monitor landscape affecting the business and retail industries
• Assist with special projects and advisory work
• Be an active participant in making DICK’S a great place to work

Skills

Audit experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

People management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business-oriented field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Alteryx

Gen AI tools

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods seeks an experienced Internal Audit leader to guide financial, operational, and integrated audits across the company. You will plan risk-based audits, collaborate with IT and Finance, and drive timely audit conclusions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in audit/finance, relevant certifications, and proven people leadership. This on-site role emphasizes risk assurance, process improvement, and strategic advisory within the