[Hiring] Corporate Audit Manager @Mazda Motor Corporation

Role Description

The Corporate Audit Manager is responsible for all corporate audit activities for Mazda North America Operations (MNAO) and serves as a primary point of contact regarding all corporate audit matters and key stakeholders, leading corporate operational audits and risk assessment activities across MNAO entities (MMA, MCI, MMSCO and MCOL). This role helps ensure that financial, operational, and compliance processes and the related internal controls effectively support organizational objectives.

The Manager is accountable for planning and executing risk-based operational audits and J-SOX ITGC testing across designated North American entities, evaluating the effectiveness of financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls. This role also includes leading and developing internal audit staff, maintaining the Corporate Audit Standard Manual and partnering with the Director, Audit & Internal Control to communicate audit plans, results, and risks to management.

The position provides independent assurance and advisory insights that support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while cultivating strong working relationships with Mazda North American Operations leadership and Mazda Corporate (Japan) Global Audit Department (GLAD).

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience managing audits within internal audit functions or related accounting roles, in a professional automotive sale, distribution, financial, or corporate services audit environment, and/or with a public accounting firm required.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting required.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration/Management required.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics required.
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance required.
• An equivalent mix of education, training, and/or work experience may be considered in place of a degree required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required upon hire.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required upon hire.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the following types of applications: Sales and Distribution, Vehicles, Parts, Warranty, Loans, Leases, Accounting & Finance, Administrative and Corporate Services, etc. preferred (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, VISIO, ACL, Auditboard (Optro) and additional computer assisted audit software required (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Proficient in the IIA Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as proficient with the 5 CISA domains required (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Expanded use of data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, and automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency required (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Ability to interpret data trends and translate insights into actionable, risk-focused recommendations required (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Advanced stakeholder management, executive communication, and influencing skills required (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees, and external vendors required (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Proficient in English and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) preferred (Intermediate-Advanced).
• Proficient in the use of AI/Agent tools to perform audits preferred (Awareness-Developing).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Company Description

We support Remote work in the following states:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• Washington
• Wisconsin

Pay Range: $108,900.00 - $166,125.00. Salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.