Burlington Stores, Inc. has an opening for an Internal IT Audit Manager to lead the planning and execution of the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance assessment of information technology controls and underlying information used in controls (data & reports), as well as leading all phases of the internal audit project lifecycle, including the planning, execution and reporting on risk-based operational internal audits, information technology audits, cyber security reviews, data analytic projects and/or other compliance monitoring assessments. The Internal Audit team partners with business units by performing risk-based projects year-round to help understand, assess, and manage risks across the company.

This will be a highly visible role within the organization and will require the candidate to develop cross-functional relationships and coordinate closely with all levels of IT management to successfully execute day-to-day responsibilities.  Further, this position will work with IT and business partners throughout the company to provide training and develop cost-effective and innovative solutions, continuously improve processes, controls, quality of documentation and identify methods to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of testing and documentation methods (IE: via data analytics), including coordination with external audit.

A Day In The Life 

SOX: Lead and train team members to execute testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and act as a key liaison with external auditors to manage expectations and achieve completion of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) requirements, specifically for general IT controls regarding: networks, operating systems, databases, computer operations, data security to evaluate their effectiveness, identify risks, and recommend corrective action. 

• Conduct walkthroughs with IT and business owners throughout the company to document the design and understanding of internal processes, including via narratives and flowcharts 
• Performance of detailed internal controls testing, including underlying information used in a control, such as IT system generated reports
• Review third party independent system and organization controls (SOC) independent audit reports

Operational Audit Projects: Lead and train team members to identify risks, plan, scope, execute and report on operational, technology, or compliance Internal Audit projects; provide real-time process and control feedback via partnering and advisory roles to avoid negative risks and/or improve controls, where possible.

• Developing audit project scope
• Performance of business process or information technology testing procedures or corresponding analysis, documentation of detailed audit workpapers
• Identifying risks, audit observations, and opportunities for improvement 
• Assess the impact of observations and present them in a persuasive and confident manner while writing clear, concise, and meaningful reports and/or presentations.
• Work with management to develop action plans to remediate findings and address areas for improvement and track corrective actions through to completion.

Leadership: Internal Audit Talent Development, Training, Learning, Department Management 

• Assist with leading the management operations of the Internal Audit department, including talent staffing, recruiting, interviewing, and mentoring of team. 
• Supervise and review the work of the audit team to ensure it is in accordance with standards, provide on-the-job training and coaching, as well as constructive feedback 
• Stay current on changing rules and regulations both in the industry and profession and provide updates to Company management.  Attend trainings and share learnings to build Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, and/or Governance awareness on the team and throughout the business, and evaluate implement and/or use tools to enhance process efficiencies and effectiveness 

Leadership: Relationship Development 

• Proactively develop business partnerships and maintain a presence with management to understand business strategies, challenges, and risks.
• Build and foster relationships with external auditors and business partners throughout the company to continue to develop the Internal Audit brand to be a Trusted Advisor, to add further value throughout the company to provide insights and advise on key initiatives.

To Be Successful You Should Possess: 

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in information technology/systems, cyber security, management information systems (MIS), computer science or business, accounting, finance, data analytics, related field with solid academic credentials.
• Relevant professional certification required: CISA, CISSP, CIA, and/or CPA

• 5+ years related professional experience in combination of IT, internal audit, public accounting, and/or consulting required
• Relevant industry experience (retail, consumer business) preferred

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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