About Inspire Brands:

Inspire Brands is disrupting the restaurant industry through digital transformation and operational efficiencies. The company's technology hub, Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center, India, will lead technology innovation and product development for the organization and its portfolio of distinct brands. The Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will focus on developing new capabilities in data science, data analytics, eCommerce, automation, cloud computing, and information security to accelerate the company's business strategy. Inspire Brands Hyderabad Support Center will also host an innovation lab and collaborate with start-ups to develop solutions for productivity optimization, workforce management, loyalty management, payments systems, and more.

Responsibilities:

Execute the business process audit process (including SOX), risk assessment, planning, audit execution, and reporting results:
Execute the SOX testing program across Business Process controls, including planning support, sample selection, walkthroughs, evidence review, and workpaper preparation, in coordination with the Atlanta ER&IA team
Perform test of design (TOD) and test of operating effectiveness (TOE) procedures, clearly documenting results, exceptions, and conclusions in accordance with ER&IA quality standards
Assist with operational audit execution across the ER&IA annual plan, supporting planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities, including process walkthroughs, control testing, data analytics, evidence review, and drafting of findings and management action plans, in coordination with the Atlanta ER&IA team
Support deployment of AI testing capabilities, including mapping controls to AI-eligible activities, tracking KPIs, and validating AI-generated workpapers
Maintain an understanding of Inspire's strategic objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as industry best-practices and emerging trends to adjust audit activities as needed
Adopt the use of technology and analytics to enhance and improve the efficiency of audits
Provide valuable and actionable insights that help close control gaps, improve overall corporate governance, and reduce risks including identifying opportunities for the business to implement automated solutions and increase efficiencies

Team building and Development:

Establish effective internal collaboration within the ER&IA team to ensure that audit activities are well-defined, coordinated, risk-based, and executed
Build, grow, and develop as part of an audit team that supports Inspire's strategic objectives, department objectives, and execution of department's agenda
Develop productive relationships with key risk owners across the business, particularly in the areas of Accounting, Legal, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations and Supply Chain
Assist with ad hoc projects and special initiatives supporting the operation, continuous improvement, and strategic priorities of the ER&IA function.

Education Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance related field
Preferred Certifications: CPA, CIA or equivalent

Experience Qualifications:

3+ years of internal audit and/or external audit experience
2+ years recent public company and/or public accounting experience
Large, multi-brand, global, public company experience preferred
Restaurant/retail industry/franchise model experience preferred
IPO experience preferred
M&A experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES:

Demonstrated success in the planning and execution of audits with limited oversight while maintaining within budget and delivering high quality work products
Strong documentation skills, with the ability to clearly evidence testing procedures and conclusions
Build relationships and trust with management including IT and business process owners
Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and build relationships with people at all levels of the organization
Ability to learn and deploy AI-enabled audit tools and process automation, with a mindset for continuous improvement
Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, PCAOB auditing standards, COSO, SOX, and risk assessment practice
Thorough understanding of regulatory and external requirements as they relate to SOX
Ability to handle changing priorities, pace, and complexity
Professional, self-starter, solution-minded, results oriented, and approachable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and customer focus
Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
Commitment to maintaining a high degree of discretion and confidentiality, as needed

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

EEO-1 Statement:

It is the policy of Inspire Brands Inc.™ (IRB or the Company) to treat all employees and applicants for employment fairly and to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, placement, pay, promotions, transfers, training, leaves of absence, and termination. Inspire Brands, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employment harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, military service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of IRB's employees to perform their expected job duties will not be tolerated.

Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit Senior Auditor