Academy Sports + Outdoors aims to be the best sports + outdoors retailer by fostering a people-first culture that prioritizes growth, connections, and fun for its team members
Job Summary
Academy Sports + Outdoors aims to be the best sports + outdoors retailer by fostering a people-first culture that prioritizes growth, connections, and fun for its team members.
The Director of Internal Audit will lead audits across various retail functions, oversee the SOX program, and develop a risk-based audit plan addressing specific retail risks.
This role involves building and mentoring a high-performing audit team, collaborating with external auditors, advising on control design for new initiatives, and promoting integrity and continuous improvement.
Matching Summary
Academy Sports + Outdoors aims to be the best sports + outdoors retailer by fostering a people-first culture that prioritizes growth, connections, and fun for its team members.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
SOX program activities
risk-based audit plan
retail operations auditing
financial operational analysis
stakeholder management
project management skills
Nice-to-have
purpose-driven team
opportunities for growth
fostering meaningful connections
power of fun
continuous improvement culture
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification
10+ years progressive audit experience
8+ years public accounting/internal audit experience
Leadership roles in retail/consumer-facing industries