Director Internal Audit

Papa John's International • Louisville, KY • 8h ago

Job Summary

The Director, Internal Audit is the most senior member of the audit team, responsible for leading the internal audit function across all business units, both domestic and international. This role provides strategic leadership in risk management, governance, and compliance, directly influencing organizational integrity and operational efficiency. The Director fosters a culture of transparency, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct, and serves as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and senior management.

This role reports directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and is a key consultative resource for senior management, Enterprise Risk Management, and system implementation teams.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

Audit Leadership

Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan for all business units and corporate functions, including international operations

Lead, mentor, and manage the internal audit team, fostering professional growth and collaboration

Present audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee on at least a quarterly basis

Manage and develop audit team members, focusing on creating a collaborative and high-performance environment

Oversee scoping decisions, audit opinions, and issue identification, severity, and remediation tracking validation

Risk Management & Compliance

Champion and support governance programs and initiatives such as the Cyber Oversight Group (COG), Sustainability Reporting, Data Privacy Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management

Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes

Perform risk assessments aligned with strategic goals, top enterprise risks, and emerging risks to develop a comprehensive audit plan

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley section 404, Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards, and other relevant regulations

Serve on the Enterprise Risk Management Core Team

Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Design and execute audit projects in alignment with audit standards, policies, and processes, including proper documentation supporting audit report conclusions and observations

Positively influence enhanced controls, process efficiencies, and constant improvement

Oversee follow-up audits and monitor implementation of recommendations

Lead special investigations (e.g., fraud, compliance breaches) and perform special projects as requested by senior management or the Audit Committee

Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement

Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory changes

Innovate audit approaches with the use of AI and data analytics to achieve timely audit cycles and deep insights

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for audit activities and team effectiveness

It is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.

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