Staff Internal Auditor
Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? We play like a team, take pride in our culture and seek every opportunity to make people feel special. Life is short. Work happy. At Brinker, we connect, serve, and give to create the best life for our Team Members, Guests, and community. Through our cultural beliefs, Brinker empowers its Team Members to positively impact our 4 Key Results: Engaging Team Members, Bringing Back Guests, Growing Sales and Increasing Profits. Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer; we foster an inclusion environment that promotes respect, diversity of thought and success for all.

Job Summary

An ideal role for individuals with a passion for:
• Learning key business concepts and considerations
• Analyzing complex and varied aspects of the business
• Helping organizations become more efficient and effective
• Effectively managing relationships and communication to deliver valued results under general direction, this position would spend approximately 50% of their time on the Financial Reporting and Control Environment, including Sarbanes Oxley requirements. The remaining 50% on Operational audits.

Your Key Job Functions

• Assist in planning and execution of financial, operational, and compliance audits and special reviews of Company functions, processes, business units, contracts and other activities to ensure adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls, reliability and integrity of information, proper recording of transactions, safeguarding of assets, compliance with policies and procedures, achievement of operational goals and objectives, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Participate in SOX compliance testing including interviews, walkthroughs, and testing to ensure key internal controls are documented, communicated, and operated in compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory requirements.
• Develop a basic understanding of Company accounts, financial processes, systems, policies and procedures and maintain technical proficiency with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, auditing standards, trends and best practices.
• Provide input for risks assessments, recommending any changes to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls or business process controls and operating effectiveness.
• Identify exceptions, investigate root causes, and work with manager to develop cost effective internal control improvements and help foster a positive control conscious environment.
• Accurately document work performed, audit observations, and conclusions in accordance with work paper documentation standards to support and facilitate efficient and effective reviews.
• Participate in the development of clear, concise and impactful audit reports including formulation of recommendations to improve controls and/or policies/procedures.
• Maintain effective verbal and written communication with appropriate levels of the organization.
• Work on any special audits and projects as assigned.
• Develop knowledge and technical proficiency of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, current auditing standards/practices, industry trends as well as Sarbanes-Oxley regulations and requirements including maintaining knowledge of laws and industry guidance.
• As necessary, travel domestically/internationally to perform franchise audits and/or other special assignments. Up to 10%.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certification, a plus
• One to three years of audit or related work experience including public accounting, consulting, or industry
• Basic knowledge of business process activities including documenting/mapping processes, identifying risks and testing internal controls.
• Basic knowledge of audit standards, methodologies, and processes (e.g., COSO and GAAS) as well as accounting and financial reporting (e.g., GAAP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office based software including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal process owners and external resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build/maintain relationships with other cross-functional departments and control owners.
• Possess proficient level of analytical, deductive, problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize workload and complete assignment by established deadlines
• Restaurant, retail or hospitality auditing experience a plus.

Why Brinker

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k) with company match and generous dining discounts. Every team member working at the Restaurant Support Center (aka Brinker headquarters) is eligible for annual bonus potential.
Our campus includes an onsite gym plus opportunities to increase your wellbeing with onsite Yoga and boot camp programs. Work/Life/Fun balance in a casual and collaborative work environment! Team members enjoy company-wide events and celebrations. Regular volunteer opportunities with our community give back programs.

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