Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Internal Audit Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Senior Manager - Operations and Compliance Audit.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a team of auditors to fulfill audit plan engagements across R&D, Manufacturing, and Product Support Operations from scoping, planning, testing, remediation and reporting results to upper management and Audit Committee.
Reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, the person in this role will support the Internal Audit department's objective to successfully fulfil its mission as third line of defense, completing annual planned audits, assessments and consulting engagements to enhance the company’s risk management and internal control environment, and contribute to Toyota’s commitment to continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
Provide leadership and oversight over team of auditors and business partners throughout the North America Region throughout delivery of audit engagements
Ensure integrity of the audit programs by adopting professional standards and ensuring audits and investigations comply with these standards.
Develop relationships with functional areas and collaborate and influence management to implement change that will improve the company’s internal controls and infrastructure.
Deliver difficult messages to technical and non-technical constituents without damaging relationships.
Providing Audit strategic direction and input into annual audit plans based on identified risks, including but not limited to Compliance with laws and regulations, Operational effectiveness and efficiency, Governance, and consulting and advisory services provided to the company.
Understand and collaborate on strategies for IA kaizen efforts (i.e. measurable improvements in efficiency) and automation, including project management, delivery and coordination with key stakeholders and business units.
Perform business partner management, procurement, etc. as needed
Act as a change catalyst and resolves conflict if audit operations resist adoption of recommended changes to adhere to IIA standards compliance condition, and overall enterprise risk mitigation.
Anticipates potential barriers, issues and management concerns and creates actions plans and recommendations to address the concerns while helping the IA operations improve rigor and discipline on critical processes.
Present to corporate executives in all pillars/divisions on process, risk and control topics, risk analytics, risk management and lines of defense.
Integrate results from multiple audits, assess the overall performance in the areas of oversight, risk assessment, governance, and remediation, and communicate concerns and recommended actions to upper management and the Audit Committee, as required.
Convey significant risks which could impede the Company’s ability to achieve its business objectives and provide periodic updates on emerging issues requiring immediate attention
Provide leadership in developing Audit resources, perform performance management, coaching and team collaboration for the Operations & Compliance Audit Team
Contribute to department annual and long-term plans and ensure department priorities align with organization’s business strategy and vision.
What you bring
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Business, or OEM relevant field (i.e. Engineering).
10+ years of experience in Audit, corporate governance or compliance role
5+ years of experience supervising professional staff level.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing or automotive industry
A broad knowledge of risk and control frameworks relevant for Audit such as COSO ERM or IIC or ISO, etc.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Added bonus if you have
Graduate degree in technical discipline, MBA, Compliance or Audit
A relevant professional credential (CIA, CRISC, SCCE, etc.)
Manufacturing or Automotive Industry experience
Experience with agile/scrum project planning and/or project management
Toyota experience in 2+divisions
What We’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, child care, schools and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
