We have embarked on an exciting journey at Inspire Brands to reimagine our Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit functions to align with Inspire’s strategic objectives. Director, Internal Audit - Technology is a key leadership role reporting to the VP, Enterprise Risk and Chief Audit Executive (CAE), and will work closely with the VP in setting the vision and direction for the Enterprise Risk and Internal Audit functions, building the team to enable successful execution of its mission and objectives, and ensuring it is seen as a trusted advisor to the organization, the senior management team, and the Board of Directors.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Internal Audit Functional Build and Administration:

　　Key contributor in setting up the vision and direction of the department that balances the Company’s immediate need for advisory services with the need for risk management and governance

　　Develop, establish, and manage department objectives that are responsive to the strategic objectives and key risks of the Company

　　Act as a trusted advisor to the CAE for the design, implementation, and maintenance of a best in class, modernized Technology Audit program

　　Provide continuous guidance on material technology risks in a rapidly changing business environment, including proper escalations, communications, and training

　　Key contributor in providing technology risk perspective in the development of an integrated Enterprise Risk framework that aligns strategic insights with risk management practices

　　Support initiatives regarding Enterprise Risk and Compliance identification, assessment, and mitigation

　　Build meaningful relationships across with business and the management team, especially those in technology

　　Lead the entire Technology audit process (Including IT-SOX), including risk assessment, planning, audit execution and reporting results including:

　　Serve as the in-house expert on all Technology matters related to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) - e.g., ITGC, ITAC, IPE, etc., corporate governance and enterprise risks

　　Develop and maintain the annual IT internal audit plan, including the annual operational and IT risk assessment process

　　Lead technology and IT SOX audits, including the review of walkthroughs and testing of the operating effectiveness of controls

　　Collaborate with Technology leadership (CTO, CISO, Brands) to identify and evaluate risks and drive risk-based audit approach

　　Lead teams in identifying systemic root causes audit over audit to assist the with end-to-end remediation and strategic adjustment

　　Perpetually understand and evaluate technology risks across the organization to inform and prioritize an impactful, risk-based audit plan

　　Work closely with the company’s external auditor; provide appropriate support to the external auditors in the performance of walkthroughs, as well as IT related dependencies

　　Guides and directs professionally and technically competent IT audit team (including third-party co-source service provider) in a variety of assignments, through timely feedback, coaching and corrective action

　　Provide valuable and actionable insights to senior leadership that help close control gaps, improves overall corporate governance and reduces risks

　　Collaborate closely with other members of IA leadership team to ensure that audit activities are well-defined, coordinated, risk-based, and executed

　　Team building and Development:

　　Build, grow and develop a team of technology audit talent that is poised to support the 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

　　EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

　　4-Year degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or related field

　　CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent required

　　CIA, CPA, or equivalent preferred

　　6+ years of professional experience in IT Governance, IT Risk, IT Audit, IT Operations or related fields, including interaction with senior management

　　Proven track record of team building and talent development

　　4+ years recent public company and/or public accounting experience.

　　Large, multi-brand, global, public company experience preferred

　　Restaurant/retail industry experience preferred

　　IPO experience preferred

　　M&A experience preferred

　　REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

　　Thorough knowledge of IT Operational Functions including IAM, Asset Management, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy

　　Thorough understanding of internal auditing standards, PCAOB auditing standards, COSO, SOX, US GAAP and risk assessment practice

　　Robust understanding of regulatory and external requirements as they relate to IT, privacy and cybersecurity for regulations such as GDPR, NERC-CIP and SOX

　　Proven ability to handle scale, change agenda, pace and overall complexity

　　Experience implementing and managing change within an organization, taking steps to remove barriers or to accelerate its pace

　　Track record of working alongside business leaders, positioning internal audit as a strategic partner, identifying and helping mitigate risk

　　Superior business acumen; ability to build strong relationships and trust with company leadership and business process owners.

　　Broad understanding of the inter-dependency between operational, technological, strategic and reputational risks as well as general compliance standards

　　Excellent presentation and training skills including the ability to engage audiences with credibility and deliver effective presentations with solutions and actionable items

　　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

　　Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

　　We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.