Manager, Internal Audit

The opportunity

Delaware North is seeking a full-time Internal Audit Manager to join our team in our corporate headquarters in Buffalo, NY. The Internal Audit function provides independent assurance and advisory services across Delaware North. Working closely with business leaders, the team conducts audits of corporate functions and subsidiary operations while delivering insights and practical solutions that drive business performance. As an Internal Audit Manager, you will lead and develop a team of audit professionals, oversee the enterprise risk assessment process, and manage the execution of the annual audit plan. In this role, you will play a key part in modernizing audit practices by enhancing methodologies, incorporating data analytics and automation into continuous auditing, and expanding audit coverage across corporate functions and departments. You will also be responsible for strengthening reporting processes, ensuring clear and consistent communication of audit results to senior leadership and the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board. This is an opportunity to drive continuous improvement and contribute to a dynamic, evolving internal audit function.

This role is based out of Delaware North corporate headquarters in Buffalo, NY, and candidates must be within commutable distance.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $129,400 - $162,900 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Lead, supervise and develop a dynamic team of auditors
• Set operational team direction based on the vision of the senior director of audit and compliance
• Build working relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders to identify key and emerging risks, assess impact on their business, and advise on remediation efforts and opportunities
• Lead the annual risk assessment process and assist with the creation of the annual audit plan. Expand the risk assessment process to include both subsidiary unit locations and corporate functions
• Oversee audit planning, audit scope and audit results, including review of audit issues and remediation action plans. Ensure consistency of execution and documentation
• Build the audit schedule and staffing plan and manage multiple audits concurrently to meet audit deadlines
• Collaborate with the audit team and audit stakeholders on risk issues, risk ratings and remediation action plans, and actively engage in ongoing reviews of company open issues to drive action
• Bring an enterprise and strategic mindset to internal audit and promote a risk-based approach when executing audits and escalating risks issues.
• Assist with developing an audit strategy that activates a blended approach to assess risk via continuous monitoring, data analytics and internal audits
• Create a process to audit key systems, including system controls and user access management
• Foster a culture that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, and teamwork
• Evaluate business control expectations to ensure controls are achievable, value added and prioritized
• Manage and lead special projects, investigative services, and advisory engagements
• Assist with creating reports and updates for senior leadership and governance committees

More about you

• Bachelor's Degree with an area of study in accounting, internal audit, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant audit experience with 3+ years managing a team of auditors
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other certifications are beneficial
• Experience executing audits and managing auditors with a strong focus on operational risk, financial risk, processes, and internal controls
• Proven ability to identify and assess key risks areas and create a prioritized mitigation plan, with a strong grasp of the difference between processes and controls
• Knowledge of internal audit principles or initiative to examine, analyze, assess, and draw conclusions from audit work and present findings to multiple audiences
• Experience designing and leveraging data analytics or continuous monitoring activities to analyze risk
• Experience with execution of system audits is preferred
• Experience with using audit management systems or integrated risk management systems
• Strong project management skills and detail oriented
• Ability to travel up to around 10-15%

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Who we are

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.