(USA-WA-Seattle) MD Audit Programs

**WHAT WE'RE ABOUT** We're creating an airline people love. It begins with each Alaska Airlines employee, bringing unique strengths and energy to our work in the air and on the ground. Every day, we go beyond what's expected and reach for the remarkable, together. **YOUR ROLE** Role Summary The Managing Director (MD), Audit Programs is responsible for setting the direction of the team as well as the strategy for the Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air Audit and Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) functions, executing audits covering finance, information technology, safety, compliance, and operations and supporting the Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program. The MD also facilitates the Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. Scope & Complexity This senior level people leader provides thought leadership and strategic counsel through expert-level knowledge of audit for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. This role reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the CFO. The MD also has a dotted-line reporting relationship with the Safety Committee of the BOD and has direct access to the Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air VP, Safety and to the Safety Committee on matters relevant to the IEP. Key Duties - Drives the development of audit methods, techniques and the evaluation of audit criteria across functions and departments. - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): - Provides strategic direction for the annual enterprise-wide risk assessment for Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air presenting to executive management and the Audit Committee for approval. - Partners with executive leadership to regularly report the status of management's efforts to mitigate enterprise risks, updates SEC-required reports as needed, and to provide sufficient updates to the Audit Committee to allow them to exercise their oversight responsibilities. - Internal Evaluation Program (IEP): - Provides strategic direction for the annual risk assessment of business processes within Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air to identify areas requiring audit procedures and will develop an appropriate plan to test these processes and controls which are and presented annually for approval by the Audit Committee. - Ensures accurate and thorough execution of all audits in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the Institute of Internal Auditors. - Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance: - Coordinates the efforts of the Internal Audit department with Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air Finance staff, external auditors and others working on the SOX Section 404 internal controls review to help Alaska gain the maximum benefit and assurance from these activities. All efforts must help Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air attest to the propriety of internal controls consistent with the guidance of the Committee on Sponsoring Organizations (COSO). - Executive & Board Communication: - Meets regularly with the Executive Committee, the VP of Safety, and the Safety and Audit Committees of the BOD to update them on the status of the Audit Programs' work, to make them aware of any findings, to discuss staffing/resource issues and the control environment at Alaska Airline and Horizon Air. - Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and functions. - Influence company culture through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors\ Job-Specific Skills, Experience & Education Required - 10 years of experience in audit, ERM, IEP, quality assurance or related field. - 5 years of people leadership experience. - A Bachelor degree with a focus in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related discipline or willingness to attain a Bachelor's degree within six years of start date. - Strong ability to understand complex business processes, including the way systems, work flows, organizational structure, etc. support these processes. - Demonstrated ability to quickly scope an area, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop audit plans responsive to those risks. - Proven track record leading cohesive, results-oriented teams. Leadership style must be participatory and team-oriented, while still able to effect change. - Consistent ability to navigate ambiguity communicating clear action items to the team in inspiring ways. - Demonstrated ability to develop deep, positive working relationships with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership in key areas such as Safety and Finance. - Energetic, efficient, and resourceful problem solver. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). - High school diploma or equivalent is required. - Minimum age of 18. - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Preferred - A minimum of 10 years of experience as an external auditor with a "Big 4" or large regional public accounting firm, internal controls professional at a consulting firm, or internal auditor at a large corporation, including significant managerial/oversight experience. - Certified Public Account (CPA) license. - A Master of Arts/Science degree or a Master of Business Administration degree. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations - Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. - Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners. - Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner. - Ability to engage with and establish credibility with business partners at the most senior/executive level. **START YOUR NEW JOURNEY NOW** Submit your application by 09/20/2019 11:59pm (Pacific Time). We'll be happy to see it. **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines participate in E-Verify, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), where required. **Job ID** 35318 **Location** Seattle, WA **FLSA Status** Exempt **Full/Part Time** **Regular/Temporary** Regular
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