Manager Corporate Audit

Manager, Corporate Audit

Position Summary

We are embarking on an exciting transformation to evolve JetBlue's Corporate Audit function into a modern, data-driven, collaborative partner to the business. We are seeking a Corporate Audit Manager to play a key leadership role in overseeing the execution of the operational audit portfolio and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. The Corporate Audit Manager will play a key role in modernizing our internal audit and ERM approach and deliverables, adding value across the enterprise.

This position reports directly to the Managing Director & Chief Audit Executive and will have five direct reports.

Essential Responsibilities

Internal Audit Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and maintain the internal audit plan in alignment with JetForward and other company objectives.
• Promote a risk-based audit methodology and continuous improvement in audit processes.
• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of financial and operational risk-based audits across the enterprise.

Transformation & Change Management

• Support Corporate Audit's modernization efforts by embracing and implementing new processes, leading through change, and modeling resilience.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of business processes.

Operational Audits

• Lead project teams in risk-based financial and operational audits of core business operations (e.g., procurement, revenue management, safety & security, flight operations, maintenance, repair & overhaul, ground operations, customer service, etc.) to assess performance, controls, and compliance.
• Identify root cause(s) of financial and operational inefficiencies and assist stakeholders in developing actionable recommendations that address the root cause(s).
• Collaborate with senior leaders and process owners to ensure implementation of corrective actions.

ERM Integration

• Support the maturation of the company's ERM framework.
• Work with risk owners to identify, assess, and monitor key enterprise-level risks.
• Provide independent assurance over the adequacy of risk mitigation strategies and controls.
• Facilitate risk workshops and contribute to risk reporting to the Board and Audit Committee.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare and present clear, concise, and impactful audit reports to senior leaders and the Audit Committee.
• Maintain productive relationships with management to foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers.

Data Analytics & Continuous Auditing

• Leverage data analytics tools to enhance audit coverage, identify anomalies, and improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Promote the use of continuous auditing and real-time risk monitoring techniques.

Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing and highly collaborative internal audit team.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure crewmembers stay current with industry trends, standards, and regulations.
• Actively design and manage team capacity to ensure resources are effectively leveraged and properly placed to achieve team and individual crewmember goals.
• Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement.

Compliance & Governance Oversight

• Ensure audit activities are in compliance with IIA standards, SOX (as applicable), and company policies.
• Monitor and report on governance issues, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or other relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least five (5) years of previous related work experience.
• Relevant certification(s) such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Five (5) years of progressive risk-based internal audit experience, preferably with a mix of business process consulting, public accounting, and/or large public company internal auditing.
• At least three (3) years supervisory experience.

• Excellent concept of internal control; able to recognize significant control issues as well as the ability to recognize exposures in emerging situations.
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal audit standards, accounting principles (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)), management principles and preferred business practices.
• Works independently under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Knowledge of basic information technology controls, terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical, organizational, negotiating and presentation skills; and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong skills with MS Office.

• Ability to effectively develop and maintain working relationships; interface with all levels of Management, external auditors, and all members of the Corporate Audit team.
• Available for occasional overnight travel (15%).
• In possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent.
• Previous airline experience and / or deep understanding of the airline industry.
• Experience with using a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool to manage and measure audit workflows, deploying analytics to enhance audit insights and efficiency, and/or using SAP.

Crewmember Expectations:

• Ability and willingness to be in office at least three (3) days per week.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice.
• Able to maintain a professional appearance.
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft.
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.

• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue's Safety Management System
• Promote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards.

• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)).
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls.

• Uphold JetBlue's safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities.
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort:

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $95,000.00 and $125,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue's total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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