Department:
Internal AuditOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to whats important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. This Manager Internal Audit invests in our Purpose by leading the Finance/Operations Audit Team to provide independent and risk-based assurance, advice, and insight to stakeholders across the organization. This role provides input on departmental strategies, establishes work plans for a successful operation, and oversees the development of audits to identify risks and evaluate the effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance, and technology controls. The Manager Internal Audit is an analytical thinker and strong People Leader who is excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the improvement of Southwest&39;s operations, risk management, and governance processes.
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work at a Company facility at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. is required, and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
- Job Summary
- Manage the Finance/Operations Audit Team within the Internal Audit Department, provide input on departmental strategies, establishes work plans for a successful operation, and oversees the development of audits to identify risks and evaluate the effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance, and/or technology controls.
- Model the Southwest Way to:
- Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees
- Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
- Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development
- Job Responsibilities
- Partner with multiple Teams within the Internal Audit Department and larger organization to provide audit thought Leadership and Southwest specific insight related to assigned functional areas and to verify risks are mitigated appropriately.
- Oversee risk assessments, evaluation of controls, development of audit plans, testing strategies, audit findings, and conclusions.
- Understands best practices, capabilities and constraints related to delivering audit services
- Stays abreast of emerging trends, risks, technologies, and processes related to assigned responsibilities
- Cultivate, support, and promote an organizational Culture that provides for high performance, high morale, integrity, Teamwork and work-life balance
- Lead, support, and influence the achievement of the mission, goals and objectives of the department and organization
- Participate fully in organizational processes / initiatives, i.e. performance management, interviewing, budgeting, training, etc
- Recruit, develop, and retain individuals with skills, attitude, and experience necessary to enable the organization to meet commitments
- Provide continuous coaching to improve Team Member, Peer performance and business knowledge
- Promote and participate in the exchange of learning across the organization
- Pursue audit and professional development opportunities with the company and industry
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employees Leaders
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understands and is able to communicate internal controls related to financial, operational, technology, and/or compliance risk
- Understand and apply information to contribute to the organizations strategic plan
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
- Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
- Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem solving and decision making
- Ability to tell when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, which does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem
- Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
- Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Required: Bachelors Degree
- Experience
- Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
- Fully functioning, broad knowledge in Public accounting, internal audit, technology, cybersecurity and/or relevant business experience
- Licensing/Certification
- Required: CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, CFE, and/or other related certifications
- Physical Abilities
- Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time
- Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
- Other Qualifications
- Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $124,550 - $138,400 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.
Benefits youll love:
- Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
- Up to a 9.3 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck *
- Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit**
- Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.
**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plans vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plans vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
03/04/2024