VP–Internal Audit

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Serve as a member of the leadership team, responsible for building and leading the company’s Internal Audit (IA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions. Direct the international and domestic operations reviews and appraise the system of internal controls, assess corporate strategies and the implementation thereof, as well as the tactical plans for the purpose of identifying opportunities to increase revenues, reduce expenses, improve productivity and service levels

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead FedEx Freight’s Internal Audit, SOX, and ERM functions, providing strategic direction across financial, operational, and compliance risks.

Establish a unified governance framework promoting integrity, efficiency, and continuous improvement and develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with corporate strategy.

Build and lead a high-performing team across audit, SOX, and ERM disciplines

Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and professional excellence

Oversee documentation, testing, remediation, and reporting of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)

Identify and mitigate tax risks associated with business operations

Collaborate with Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure robust control design and ownership across all business functions

Develop and implement a comprehensive ERM framework to identify, assess, and monitor key strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks

Partner with executive management and the Board to establish the company’s risk appetite and integrate risk management into strategic decision-making

Regularly report to the Audit Committee on the company’s top risks, emerging threats, and mitigation strategies

Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures

Perform other assignments (or duties) as required

Disclaimer:  This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Accounting or Finance-related field, plus ten (10) years of Accounting, Finance, or Audit experience with five (5) in management capacity
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, PCAOB auditing standards, internal control frameworks (COSO), Sarbanes–Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements, and ERM methodologies.
• Proven track record of standing up or transforming audit and compliance functions in complex, high-growth environments
• Strong understanding of ERM, governance structures, and the interdependencies between risk, controls, and business performance
• Expertise in planning, organizing, and executing comprehensive internal audit programs, including financial, operational, compliance, information systems, and special audits.
• Strong knowledge of IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics in audit and risk oversight
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with experience presenting to Boards and Audit Committees

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Extensive travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay:

Additional Details:

FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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