Job Abstract

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers

The Opportunity: 

Open to 100% remote but travel including International is required 

The Associate Manager, Financial and Operational Audit will plan, manage, and execute the Company's risk-based audit plan. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Audit, you will have broad exposure to the global operations of the Company and will interact with leaders across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Brand, Manufacturing, and IT, as well as engage with the Company's external auditors and business advisors.

The Associate Manager, Financial and Operational Audit represents a key role in supporting evaluation / mitigation of enterprise risk, execution of a dynamic risk-based internal audit plan, accomplishment of strategic priorities, and completion of special reviews requested by Management. In consultation with the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Audit, the incumbent will leverage solid business acumen to provide stakeholders with expertise in business process / functional control consultation and risk management grounded in operational feasibility. (Remote candidates will also be considered).

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Maintain high professional and ethical standards as set forth in Mattel's internal audit charter and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of operational and financial audit domains and their application to Mattel's business landscape.
• Manage and execute risk-based financial and operational audits and projects across the organization, highlighting control and operational issues as well as recommend action plans to address areas of risk exposure in accordance with the Department's Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP).
• Supervise and review audit teams' work and deliverables (including both internal team members and co-sourced resources). 
• Execute the internal audit plan projects and prepare audit reports and deliverables for review and approval by the Audit Senior Manager(s) and Vice President Internal Audit.
• Support the annual enterprise risk assessment evaluation, which will include risk evaluation and interviewing key leaders across the organization.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with the appropriate levels of business unit management and understand the key factors and risk drivers impacting the business.
• Support project teams on strategic initiatives / projects to ensure internal controls have been properly designed and are adequate to deliver business objectives.
• Collaborate and support IT auditors with delivering and leveraging technology and digital capabilities for the development and maintenance of continuous monitoring and risk management.
• Communicate audit and assessment results to the auditees and operational management, exhibiting the resolve to question and challenge the status quo to deliver best practices in risk management and control design.
• Support the preparation of presentation materials.
• Support special audits and investigations requested by Management.
• Coordinate audit activity with external auditors and SOX Audit Team to maximize audit efficiency and risk coverage.
• Keep abreast of new auditing, accounting, and compliance / regulatory developments as well as business, economic, political, and emerging risks that may impact the organization and audit area considerations.
• Manage audit staff, including hiring, goal setting, planning and delegation of work, training and development, coaching/mentoring and completing performance evaluations, and supervise co-source audit resources as assigned.
• Assist with any SOX testing, as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related field is required.
• CPA is required.
• 5 - 8 years of experience with Big 4, internal audit or audit-related field strongly preferred.
• CIA, CFE, CISA or other relevant professional certification is highly desired.
• Experience leading end-to-end audit engagements (i.e., planning, coordination, execution, socialization, workpaper finalization, report preparation / finalization / distribution).
• Experience managing staff that may be comprised of professional in-house personnel and co-sourced resources.
• Strong collaboration and staff development skills with an ability to drive and deliver results.
• Proven ability to work with and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience evaluating complex control environments, mitigating control gaps, and developing practical, cost-effective business solutions.
• Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $148,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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