About this opportunity
RH-USA Inc lists this Senior Leader, Internal Audit opportunity in corte madera, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Leader, Internal Audit
RH is seeking a Senior Leader, Internal Audit to lead the execution of the operational and compliance components of the Company's annual Internal Audit Plan. This leader will plan, execute, and report on all phases of internal audits and compliance initiatives, from design and testing to remediation and monitoring, with an emphasis on quality, rigor, and alignment with IIA, SEC, and PCAOB standards.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the maturity of a compliance and risk function through strategic leadership, collaboration with business partners, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive mindset to drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across all areas of the business.
Your Responsibilities
Lead the design of audit procedures that complement continuous improvement of global processes to ensure compliance with IIA guidelines, internal standards, industry best practices
Maintain deep expertise in IIA Global standards, ensuring RH remains at the forefront of audit and compliance excellence
Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks across the organization; design and execute internal audits and monitoring processes that promote accountability and operational effectiveness
Own the entire audit lifecycle in alignment with the IIA guidelines
Prepare and present audit findings and reports to senior leadership, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations
Partner with process owners to understand processes, provide training, and strengthen ownership of internal processes and compliance practices
Build a deep understanding of key business processes and strong cross functional partnerships to identify best practices and drive improvements across operations and finance
Champion a culture of compliance through thoughtful collaboration, consistency, and high standards of quality
Our Requirements
7-10+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit, accounting, or SOX testing within a mid-size to large organization, preferably in retail or consumer business
Expertise in IIA requirements, with hands-on experience defining, testing, and improving operational processes and controls
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide risk assessments and developing Internal Audit Plans
Proven success managing compliance monitoring functions, including both preventative and detective control processes
Experience developing and leading retail audits (field audits, inventory, vendor, hospitality, etc.)
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred
Experience in public accounting or a consumer-facing company highly desirable
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, building trust and influence across multiple levels of the organization
A mindset of continuous improvement with a passion for operational excellence and compliance integrity
Physical Requirements
Operate standard office equipment and technology
Remain seated at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time
Travel occasionally (approximately 10-15%) to business locations, including domestic and international sites
Worksite address
corte madera, CA, 94925, US
Who can apply
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