Intergrated Audit Project Manager

Conduct audits in complex, judgmental and specialized areas. Plan engagements, define audit scope / objectives, facilitate risk assessment workshops, develop audit programs, analyze audit evidence, identify audit issues, and propose solutions to be discussed with senior management to initiate change and improve the effectiveness of the control environment or business process. Prepare comprehensive working papers that are consistent with generally accepted auditing standards, accounting principles, and internal departmental standards. Direct all activities within assigned projects, including communicating with client management, coordinating the work of other team members, establishing project milestones, completing and monitoring fieldwork progress, providing updates to audit management, and proposing modifications to current procedures to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency for the department. Prepare and deliver presentations to engagement team members, client management, and senior management. Draft clear and concise audit reports identifying key risks and value-added recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the internal control environment. Develop and maintain ongoing working relationships and facilitate risk assessment meetings with management. Assist in the identification and analysis of risks and provide input into the annual audit plan. Serve as a business advisor by providing the client and senior management with advice related to complex business issues on special projects. Contribute to our positive, team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative relationships, facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing constructive feedback. Stay abreast of general business and economic events and demonstrate a broad understanding of Staples' business and industry by recognizing business trends and emerging technical and industry developments of relevance to share with the team. Qualifications Ideal candidate will have 3 to 8 years of prior business experience, preferably inclusive of public accounting, internal audit, and/or multidimensional corporate experience.BA or BS in Business required. MBA or MS a plus. CPA certification preferred. Other professional certifications preferred (e.g., CIA).Comprehensive understanding of the professional standards governing the audit process, and financial and operational auditing and accounting principles. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management. Energetic, passionate, self-motivated, results-oriented professional. Ability to think strategically, multi-task, and work effectively and efficiently with minimum direction in a team environment.Fully developed written and verbal communication skills are required. Apply