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Senior Associate, Internal Audit and ControlSephora • San Francisco, United States
Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control

Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control

Sephora • San Francisco, United States
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Job ID :  281294

Location Name : CA-FSC SF Off (0174)

Address : 350 Mission St, 20th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, United States (US)

Job Type : Full Time

Position Type : Regular

Job Function : Finance

Work Location : Hybrid - San Francisco

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Your Role at Sephora :

Ready for a career glow up? As  Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control , you'll be strengthening the organization's risk management, governance, and operational resilience. The work you do will impact beauty, as you safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial and operational activities. You'll be part of a team that's united in beauty, supported by those who are equally passionate about driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of integrity.

What You'll Do :

  • Drive Risk Assessment and Internal Controls.  Perform risk assessments, core controls testing, and internal audits, owning sections of the audit, formalizing findings, issuing recommendations, and partnering with business teams to support implementation.
  • Lead the Store Audit Program.  Manage the annual store audit program by developing and implementing requirements, performing audits, training auditors, monitoring compliance, and reporting progress to management.
  • Strengthen Crisis Management and Business Continuity.  Own and enhance the crisis management program by overseeing reporting, driving preparedness and awareness, collaborating with cross-functional teams to test protocols, and maintaining up-to-date documentation.
  • Ensure Compliance and Governance.  Assist with LVMH and Sephora Global internal audits, ensure compliance with Segregation of Duties principles, and manage expense compliance through ongoing testing, reporting, and business partner support.
  • Champion Continuous Improvement.  Lead special projects and process improvement initiatives, leverage data analytics to identify trends and risks, and conduct controls testing to provide actionable recommendations that add strategic value.
  • Support Fraud Prevention and Special Projects.  Address emerging issues through ad-hoc audits and special projects while contributing to fraud prevention efforts and high-impact initiatives across the organization.

What You'll Bring :

  • Professional Experience.  3+ years of professional experience in internal and / or external audit, finance, or controlling, either in audit / consulting firms or large companies, with preferred background in Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods.
  • Education and Certification. Bachelor's degree preferred (Master's and accounting education highly preferred), with professional qualification such as CPA / CA, CIA, CISA, or CFE preferred.
  • Technical Expertise.  Strong expertise in accounting, auditing, internal controls, and financial principles, with proven knowledge of auditing standards, regulations, and risk-based methodologies.
  • Analytical Excellence.  Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to leverage data analysis and visualization tools (., Power BI, Excel, Tableau, SQL) to identify trends and risks.
  • Leadership and Communication.  Exceptional communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts, deliver impactful presentations, and demonstrated ability to lead audits and projects while managing competing priorities.
  • Solution-Oriented Mindset.  Results-driven, intellectually curious, and adaptable, with a proactive approach and ability to thrive in dynamic environments while embodying Sephora's core values and driving continuous learning and innovation.
  • #LI-MMG

    What You’ll Get :

    The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $103,000.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and / or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of five days.

  • Caring Community.  You’ll collaborate with teammates who are equally passionate about innovating and driving the industry forward – together, united in beauty.
  • Fulfilling Path.  Your career transformation starts here, with opportunities that will challenge, stretch and develop your skills.
  • Meaningful Work.  As you make an impact on beauty, you’ll feel and see the positive change (consumer, industry, and social) that your individual voice is a part of.
  • Rewards as Unique as You :

    Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

  • Health . Choose a healthcare plan to fit you and your family’s needs with medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
  • Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
  • Balance . You’ll be empowered to find the perfect blend of work / life balance that actually works for you with PTO, flexibility, protected leave, and more.
  • Growth . Career growth is built into every role, with access to training, development, and tuition reimbursement.
  • Perks . Think you’ve tried it all? Enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise / services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
  • Support . Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24 / 7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.
  • Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military / veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation ta applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions.

    Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

    Join Us and Belong to Something Beautiful

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