Director Audit Programs Jobs

Company Alaska Airlines

The Team

Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary

The Director, Audit Programs sets the long-term strategy and oversees the performance of the audit function of Alaska Airlines (AS) and Horizon Air (QX). Reporting to the Vice President, Audit Programs, with periodic access to Executive Management, the Audit Committee and/or the Safety Committee, this role directs the activities of auditors working on financial, information technology, commercial, strategic, compliance, safety and operational audits. As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction for a team of leaders to execute all phases of Audit and SOX projects, as well as support for the ERM program.

Key Duties

• Develops people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and disciplines.
• Guides teams in delivering high quality audit reports, working closely with company management to collaboratively develop actionable plans to address audit findings and follow-up to ensure actions are appropriately remediated.
• Shapes culture of the team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors to drive a high-performance culture.
• Supports external reviews of operating divisions, including partnering with Safety to support the biennial Department of Defense (DOD) and IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) evaluations of Alaska and Horizon.
• Oversees annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls validation and testing efforts, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Establishes strategic goals and direction for teams leading Internal Audit, IEP, and SOX with a 12+ month horizon, focused on innovation and progressive audit approaches.
• Reviews SEC and other financial reports and provides meaningful feedback to the Disclosure Committee to ensure quarterly and annual filings reflect appropriate information known to the Audit Programs group, including updating relevant risk factors.
• Partners with the Vice President, Audit Programs and key stakeholders to facilitate the annual internal audit and IEP risk assessments (including technology risks) to support a risk-based audit plan. Provides input to enterprise risk management risk assessment.
• Ensures all audits are executed in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and remains focused on continuous improvement to strengthen audit programs processes, and controls.
• Performs special projects related to system implementations, compliance or process concerns, or other areas requested by senior leadership.
• Seeks a solid return for AAG’s investment in Audit Programs activities, either through improved assurance with respect to the quality and effectiveness of internal controls or through recommendations that enhance operational effectiveness or efficiency.
• Presents audit results in quarterly senior leadership and board of directors’ meetings.

Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills

Required

• Minimum age of 18.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• A bachelor’s degree with a focus in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of this degree.
• 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 of those years directly leading people.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• 8 years of experience with significant managerial/program oversight in areas such as internal or external audit, internal evaluation programs, or related area.
• Detail oriented and highly organized, with ability to multi-task and work independently with limited guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor with Big 4 or large regional firm experience.
• Excellent communication skills, especially with executive level report writing as well as presenting to senior leadership / board of directors.
• Participatory and team-oriented leadership style with a proven track record coaching, developing and leading cohesive, results-oriented teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking, business risk awareness, and appropriate judgment to use a risk-based approach to understand complex business processes, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop audit plans responsive to those risks.
• Safety program management or Safety Management System (SMS) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and build relationships effectively with all levels of the organization, particularly senior leadership.
• Experience in the aviation industry.

Job-Specific Leadership Expectations

• Ability to engage with and establish credibility with business partners at the most senior/executive level.
• Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
• Proven ability to leverage business acumen and analytic capability to position the organization as a critical business partner.
• High energy, positive, and executive-level presence, along with top-notch written and verbal communication, public speaking, influencing, and motivational 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.

Salary Range

$151,700 - $250,300 / year

Total Target Compensation Range (incl. bonus & equity)

$199,010-$327,190

Salary Details

The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.

Total Rewards

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.

• Generous holiday and paid time off
• Generous 401k match program
• Quarterly and annual bonus plans
• Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
• Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
• Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status

For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.

Employment Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Regular/Temporary Regular

Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.