Position Summary The Vice President, Internal Audit will develop and implement the National Basketball Associations audit strategy and establish and administer the organizations overall global audit programs. This position will ensure that all organizations within the NBA League receive periodic examination and will provide the SVP & Chief Compliance Officer and League senior management with reviews of NBA Department operations, accounting, financial and information systems. The Vice President will also develop and manage the execution of audit plans and tests, and ensure adherence to organization policies, as well as both U.S. and foreign auditing principles.
Major Responsibilities Build and manage the NBAs Internal Audit function, developing effective structures, policies and processes. Lead and manage an Internal Audit Department to provide the NBA with objective assurance and consulting, designed to add value and improve operations. Manage a staff of three Internal Auditors based in the US and one dotted-line report based in China Help the NBA accomplish its business and strategic objectives by bringing a systematic approach to evaluating, improving and creating effective risk management, internal control, and decision making processes. Establish policies, procedures and programs to promote audit quality and guide Internal Audit activity. Develops and implements companys policies and procedures related to internal auditing Assures company policies and procedures comply with applicable laws, policies, and regulations Ensures adherence to organization policies as well as both U.S. and foreign auditing principles
Maintain and implement an internal audit schedule and verify that NBA League departments are receiving periodic examinations to determine adherence to policies and protection of assets Review and audit operations, accounting and financials of NBA Departments to ensure effectiveness of internal controls. Determine scope, resources and timing for audits. Develop and implement management controls for NBA Department audits. Actively monitor major projects and audits of NBA Departments. Ensure audit work conforms to governmental standards of internal auditing as appropriate Build positive relationships with senior executives responsible for their respective Departments. Work closely with senior executives across NBA departments as a value-added business advisor who can help them in managing their respective departments more effectively through the audit programs developed for them. Develop and prepare reports and presentations for the Audit Committee of the NBA Board of Governors?
Requirements:
Required Skills/Knowledge: Strong project management skills Highly analytical and highly organized High degree of initiative High quality verbal and written communication skills to deliver actionable guidance and feedback to our clients on control issues and potential solutions to close control gaps Strong thought leadershipability to provide insight into the design and development phases of Internal Audit projects Strong influencing and collaboration skills Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and approaches, with strong emphasis on process and risk assessment Proven ability to work in an unstructured business environment that requires gaining an understanding of business processes, assessing risk environment, and developing an audit work plan and testing approach Comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
Experience Needed: 10+ years related experience inclusive of at least 5 years managing an internal audit function (direct experience building and managing an internal audit function, developing structures, processes and audit procedures). Experience working in a Big Four accounting firm strongly preferred. Experience managing and developing high performance teams (i.e. Leading audit teams in executing audit projects in conformance with professional auditing standards) International audit experience a plus
Educational Background Required: BA or BS in related field required. MBA degree preferred. Advanced credentials preferred (e.g. CPA, CIA).
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