Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control

Senior Associate, Internal Audit and ControlReady for a career glow up? As Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Control, you'll be strengthening the organization's control environment through governance and remediation activities. 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 assessing risks, delivering value through effective controls, and empowering stakeholders through collaboration. Own Ongoing Monitoring Controls. Implement and manage all ongoing monitoring controls, including sensitive retail and website transactions, cash reconciliations, and related analytics. Continuously improve control design, automation, and governance to protect Sephora's brand, bottom-line, and regulatory compliance. Lead Segregation of Duties (SOD) Governance. Ensure compliance with best practices by conducting reviews of critical systems, implementing robust SOD governance, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive process transformation and strengthen controls. Drive Audit Follow-Up and Tracking. Own follow-up, tracking, and reporting of audit and investigation action plans, including findings from annual risk assessments, operational audits, store audits, distribution center audits, investigations, and LVMH audits. Execute Data-Driven Special Projects. Lead special projects and ad-hoc audits leveraging data analytics and automation tools to identify risks, improve internal governance processes, and enhance efficiency across audits and monitoring activities. Perform Comprehensive Audit Testing. Conduct audit and controls testing including documentation, review, issue identification, and coordination with business partners. Perform store audits and annual remote audit procedures. Support Global Compliance Efforts. Assist with LVMH and Sephora Global internal audits or reviews and follow up to ensure compliance with audit recommendations. What You'll Bring: Proven Audit Experience. 3+ years of professional experience in internal and/or external audit, risk advisory, finance, or controlling, either in audit/consulting firms or large companies, with preferred background in Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods. Strong Technical Foundation. Bachelor's degree required (Master's degree in accounting/finance highly preferred), with strong expertise in accounting, auditing, internal controls, and financial principles. Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA/CA, CISA, or CFE is preferred. Advanced Analytical Skills. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, leveraging data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Tableau, SQL) to identify trends and risks, with demonstrated ability to remediate audit findings and drive process improvements. Excellent Communication Abilities. Outstanding communication skills to clearly convey complex concepts and deliver impactful presentations to stakeholders at all levels. Results-Driven Mindset. Intellectually curious, adaptable, and proactive with a solution-oriented approach. Ability to thrive in dynamic environments while managing competing priorities through effective project and time management. Collaborative Leadership. Exhibits ownership and a collaborative approach while embodying Sephora's core values, committed to continuous learning, innovation, and adding value as a trusted business partner. What You'll Get: The annual base salary range for this position is $102,000.00 - $114,000.00. 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 to 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