Internal Audit Manager

Kura Sushi USA is a publicly traded U.S. company established in 2008 as a subsidiary of Kura Sushi, Inc. We are an innovative and tech interactive Japanese restaurant chain serving up the ultimate eater-tainment dining experience with a combination of premium ingredients, advanced technology, and affordable prices to create a one-of-a-kind revolving sushi dining experience.

Come join the Kura Krew!

We have and exciting opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join our growing team. As the Internal Audit Manager, you will conduct complex corporate level audits; assists the Director in SOX planning; lead and manage walkthroughs, testing and documentation requirements to ensure the adequacy and application of internal accounting, financial, operational and information technology controls; ensures compliance with plans, policies, and procedures prescribed by Company executive management   This role is a hybrid role.  The selected candidate must be able to come to the office in Irvine, CA on in office days and as needed to carry out necessary functions of the role.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists the Internal Audit Director  in developing the annual audit plan to include SOX planning by gathering pertinent information, identifying key accounting, financial, operational and information technology risks, and determining whether the Company has properly mitigated these risks.
• Reviews staff workpapers to include documented procedures, findings, and recommendations; interfaces with management to explain audit findings and written responses and performs follow-up to ensure appropriate remedial actions are completed.
• Manages projects to assist process owners in documenting complete and relevant financial, operational and information technology process documentation to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related corporate governance requirements.
• Coordinates and/or obtains information requested for SOX testing. Identifies and tests key process controls; evaluates the design and effectiveness of processes; interfaces with management to explain process deficiencies, discuss remedies, and ensure remedial actions are completed.
• Assists in identifying emerging risks related to regulatory compliance initiatives, e.g. ESG.
• Reviews and analyzes current accounting, operational and information technology procedures and identifies related control weaknesses and system inefficiencies. Suggests and develops methods to improve systems and controls.
• Assists Internal Audit Director with maintaining the COSO Assessment framework adopted by Kura and in facilitating risk assessments, e.g., fraud, financial statement and enterprise risk assessments.
• Coordinates and/or obtains information requested by outside auditors pertaining to corporate audits and SOX audits.
• Facilitates the quarterly sub-certification review process.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key business stakeholders, including senior management and outside audit firms.
• Provides relevant training to business owners as needed.
• Mentors and provides encourages professional staff development.
• Attends professional training to keep abreast of emerging risks, methodologies and technology.
• Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Possess a professional certification, CIA or CPA.
• 5-6 years professional auditing experience to include corporate internal audits, SOX and has experience with conducting information technology audits and; has atleast 4 years recent experience with a Big 4 firm.
• Proficient with AuditBoard/ Workiva/TeamMate or other GRC platform and continuous monitoring, e.g., ACL, IDEA, etc.
• Requires professional knowledge of accepted audit standards and auditing principles and practices to exercise broad discretion in completing audits of a varied nature.
• Strong personal computer skills; in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerPoint) and GRC administration AuditBoard, Workiva, etc.). Demonstrates integrity, ethical behavior.
• Collaborative mind-set, high degree of integrity, professionalism, motivation and maintains a positive team attitude.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to apply professional skepticism, critical thinking, and analysis in executing audit tasks.

PAY RANGE: $120,000 - $150,000/yr. DOE.