**Location:** Secaucus, New Jersey **Job Summary:** The Children Place’s Internal Audit Department is searching for a hardworking, passionate, and experienced Internal Audit Manager to supporting our Accounting Finance team in Secaucus, NJ. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a foundation of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance, Internal Controls, and Internal Audit. This role will report directly to the VP of Internal Audit in Secaucus, New Jersey and dotted line to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, in India. You will have the opportunity to interact with teams throughout the company including Accounting, External Auditors and SEC Reporting. **Responsibilities:** **Key Accountabilities:** + Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls to ensure they mitigate identified risks + Prepare clear, concise, appropriately referenced work papers to document test procedures performed and conclusion drawn + Maintain internal control documentation, including process flow diagrams and risk and control matrices in Workiva, + Monitor remediation of control deficiencies identified and provide recommendations for operational improvements + Lead and participate in annual SOX walkthroughs + Drive project plans, including tracking and communicating progress of projects while adhering to deadlines + Support the administration of the Global Risk and Compliance platform (Workiva) to ensure test result data integrity, appropriate user security and the implementation and monitoring of automated workflows + Participate in special projects, internal audits and company-wide initiatives as required + Educating the workforce on risk, process, controls and emerging issues financial reporting and auditing standards **Education and Experience:** + 3-5 years of Internal Audit / Internal Controls experience preferably within the retail industry + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (i.e., finance) + Experience in Inventory Accounting + Clear knowledge of US GAAP, COSO and SOX + Experience developing test plans, completing testing and concluding on the operating effectiveness of internal controls + Experience flowcharting business processes, preparing risk and control matrices and writing process narratives **Skills & Behaviors:** + Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to understand and summarize complex information + Ability to come to clear, concise conclusions and provide recommendations for improvement + Good analytical and interpersonal skills + Capability to work independently **Hourly/Salary** o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings. **The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.**