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Job Overview
The Vice President, Internal Audit serves as a senior executive leader responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that protect and enhance enterprise value. The role leads the Internal Audit function for Macy’s, a publicly traded retail organization with complex, omnichannel operations, including stores, e‑commerce, supply chain, merchandising, and shared services.
The Vice President partners closely with the Board, Audit Committee, and executive leadership to assess and strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, and operational discipline across a fast‑moving, customer‑centric retail environment.
The role reports functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Legal Officer.
What You Will Do
Board and Executive Partnerships:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and executive management, providing clear, concise insight into enterprise risks, control effectiveness, and emerging retail‑specific issues.
- Present the annual risk‑based audit plan, audit results, thematic trends, and special reviews to the Audit Committee and executive management.
- Escalate significant control issues, fraud risks, or governance concerns with objective, independence and sound judgment.
- Collaborate with key executives regarding strategic changes within the Company impacting the Company’s design of processes and related internal controls and ensure audit methodologies, programs and overviews are developed or updated as necessary.
Enterprise & Retail Risk Coverage:
- Design and execute a dynamic risk-based internal audit plan for the enterprise (e.g., Finance, Human Resources, Stores, etc.), covering:
- Store operations, merchandising, pricing, promotions, vendor management, inventory management, shrink, and loss prevention
- Supply chain, logistics, and distribution centers
- E‑commerce, digital platforms, and data privacy
- Information technology, systems, and cybersecurity
- SOX, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance
- Evaluate the effectiveness of controls supporting high‑volume transactions, complex inventory flows, and omnichannel customer journeys.
- Stay current with industry, legislative and professional changes leveraging trade group memberships, as well as networking with internal and external peers.
- Participate as a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee to align on enterprise risks and ensure appropriate audit plan coverage.
Leadership of Internal Audit Function:
- Create, maintain, and continually refine in collaboration with key stakeholders, the IA mandate, vision and mission to develop the IA strategy.
- Champion new ways of working by leveraging technology, automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to foster a culture of critical thinking, continuous improvement, and modern, technology‑enabled auditing that enhances coverage, insight, and efficiency.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high‑performing IA team, including talent strategy, succession planning, and skills aligned to modern retail risks.
- Direct all aspects of departmental activities, including coordinating scheduling, assigning resources, and execution of audits/projects.
- Determine permanent and temporary staffing needs, including any co-sourcing or outsourcing opportunities, and coordinate the recruiting and hiring of staff.
- Ensure all departmental work complies with IIA Standards and professional best practices, maintaining strong quality assurance and continuous improvement programs.
- Prepare the annual budget and complete monthly forecasts to manage operating expenses.
- Conduct and/or coordinate special assignments that review procedures and controls over financial and operating activities or special reviews for potential Code of Business violations.
External and Cross Functional Collaboration:
- Coordinate effectively with external auditors, compliance, finance, information technology, legal, risk management, and loss prevention to optimize assurance coverage and reduce unnecessary audit duplication.
- Oversee investigations into suspected fraud, misconduct, or significant control failures, as needed.
- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.
- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.
Skills You Will Need
Audit Leadership & Governance: Deep expertise in leading an independent internal audit function, providing objective assurance and advisory services, and partnering effectively with Boards and Audit Committees to strengthen governance and oversight.
Modern, Technology‑Enabled Auditing: Capability to leverage technology, automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to enhance audit coverage, insight, efficiency, and overall audit quality.
People & Talent Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire high‑performing audit teams, including talent strategy, succession planning, capability development, and workforce planning.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Ability to partner effectively with finance, legal, IT, compliance, risk management, external auditors, and business leaders to optimize assurance coverage and minimize duplication.
SOX, Internal Controls & Public Company Governance: Deep understanding of SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, and public company governance standards, with the ability to ensure compliance, audit quality, and effective oversight.
Board & Audit Committee Engagement: Proven experience engaging with Boards of Directors, Audit Committees, and executive management, including presenting risk‑based audit plans, audit results, and emerging issues with credibility and executive presence.
Executive Stakeholder Partnership: Demonstrated capability to collaborate with senior leaders across the enterprise to operate a valued, independent risk and assurance function that supports strategic objectives and enterprise value.
Who You Are
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in either Business Administration, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Information Technology or related fields are encouraged to apply. CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required.
- 15 plus years of relevant professional and progressive experience with a combination of public company, specific audit experience in a retail industry or public accounting or governance. Experience with managing large programs with external or 3rd party business partners.
- Knowledge or experience of retail, consumer or multi-location operating environments preferred. Exposure to digital commerce, data analytics, and technology risk preferred.
- Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
- Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
- Able to travel, as needed: ~20%.
What We Can Offer You
Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits. Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future. Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays. Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development. Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
Some additional benefits we offer include:
- Merchandise discounts
- Performance-based incentives
- Annual merit review
- Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
- Tuition reimbursement
Access the full menu of benefits offerings here.
About Us
This is a great time to join Macy’s! Whether you’re helping a customer find the perfect gift, streamlining operations in one of our distribution centers, enhancing our online shopping experience, buying in-style and on-trend merchandise to outfit our customers, or designing a balloon for the Thanksgiving Day Parade, we offer unique opportunities to be part of some of the most memorable moments in people’s lives.
Join us and help write the next chapter in our story - apply today!
This job description is not all-inclusive. Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
