Posting Title Director, IT Audit

Requisition Number 212418
Company Mattel HQ, Inc.
Location El Segundo, California

Address 333 Continental Blvd
Zip Code 90245
Job Category Finance

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

Mattel Finance hires leaders. Every one of our finance professionals works in a global finance organization interacting with senior leadership and with the accountability and responsibility to grow a career. We are a strong and nimble finance department focused on driving business results in the most cost-effective manner. We pride ourselves on consistent processes, fast decisions and increased accountability.

The Opportunity:

The Director of IT Audit will help lead the Company's IT portion of the internal audit function. Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit, you will have broad exposure to the global operations of the Company and will interact with leaders across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Manufacturing, and IT, as well as our external auditors and advisors.

This individual will be initially working with the Vice President - Internal Audit for designing and staffing an international in-house IT internal audit team with assistance from a third-party co-source provider, as the Company transitions from an outsourced internal audit function. The Director - IT Audit will play a major role in conducting the Enterprise Risk Assessment, which will inform the development of the internal audit plan. This individual will also co-develop the annual internal audit plan and will be responsible for leading the IT audits, in addition to supporting system implementation projects and special investigations related to known or suspected acts of fraud.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Support the annual enterprise risk assessment exercise, which will include interviewing key executives across the organization.


• Co-develop the annual internal audit plan and support with the presentation to the CFO and Audit Committee for plan approval.


• Cultivate relationships with the business units and understands the key factors and risks impacting the business.


• Oversee risk-based IT audits and projects across the organization, highlighting control and operational issues as well as recommended action plans to address any concerns.


• Support project teams on pre-implementation reviews of new applications to ensure internal controls have been properly designed and adequate user acceptance testing completed.


• Drive the development and maintenance of a continuous auditing solutions.


• Communicate the audit results to the business and management.


• Support with the preparation of the Audit Committee materials.


• Conduct special audits and investigations, including investigations assigned by the internal Ethics Committee.


• Assist with any SOX IT testing as needed.


• Execute high-profile special projects in partnership with IT leadership and/or executive management.


• Coordinate audit work with independent CPA to maximize audit efficiencies.


• Keep abreast of emerging IT risks, including cybersecurity, and new auditing, accounting, regulatory or other developments that may impact the internal audit areas.


• Responsible for managing international IT staff, including hiring, goal setting, planning and delegation of work, training and development, coaching/mentoring and completing performance evaluations.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree.


• CISA required.


• 10+ years of experience with Big 4, internal audit or audit-related field strongly preferred.


• CPA or CIA or other relevant professional certification highly desired.


• Experience managing a team that is a mix of professional staff and third-party consultants.


• Strong leadership and team building and development skills with an ability to set objectives and drive results.


• Proven ability to work with and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

What It's Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

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  We collaborate:Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.


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  We innovate:At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.


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  We execute:We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children's and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Visit us athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.