Open Jobs Program Manager, Corporate Investigations and Internal Control

Job ID:278490
Location Name: CA-FSC SF Off (0174)
Address: 350 Mission St 20th Floor San Francisco CA 94105 United States (US)
Job Type: Full Time
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Finance
Work Location: Hybrid- San Francisco

Company Overview:

At Sephora we inspire our customers empower our teams and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued and differences are celebrated. Every day our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the Extra Ordinary in each of are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

The Opportunity:

Your Role at Sephora:

Ready for a career glow up As Program Manager Internal Control youll be leading critical initiatives that safeguard Sephoras assets and strengthen our operational integrity. The work you do will impact beauty as you drive strategic risk management and governance processes through cutting-edge AI technologies and data-driven insights. Youll be part of a team thats united in beauty supported by those who are equally passionate about protecting our organization while enabling innovation and growth.

In this role roughly 50% of the time will be dedicated to leading investigations fraud detection and vendor monitoring while the remaining 50% will focus on internal control activities such as operational reviews process assessments controls design and testing. The balance between these areas may fluctuate depending on business needs and priorities.

What Youll Do:

Lead Complex Investigations.Plan and execute investigations including corporate fraud conflicts of interest misuse of company assets and other violations of company policies and laws. Review documents records and policies to prepare investigation plans use OSINT to solve cases and interview employees at all levels regarding complex and sensitive matters while adhering to best practices to ensure investigations are closed within two weeks.

Drive Operational Audits.Design and lead operational audits from end to end ensuring the scope and approach aligns with Internal Audit leadership. Identify loopholes recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings prepare and present reports that clearly reflect audit results and conduct follow-up audits to monitor managements interventions.

Champion AI and Data Analytics.Serve as a key champion for the implementation and integration of AI technologies across the Internal Control department identifying opportunities to leverage AI for enhanced risk detection process automation report development and continuous improvement. Develop and maintain interactive PowerBI dashboards to visualize trends anomalies and key risk indicators for management and audit teams.

Analyze and Enhance Data Capabilities.Use data to analyze transactions identify trends risks and required controls. Work with IT and stakeholders to determine new data feeds and reports that could be used in investigations forensic analysis and fraud monitoring.

Provide Strategic Advisory Guidance.Engage with business partners to proactively provide advisory guidance on risks and controls for new projects programs or initiatives. Maintain continuous engagement with stakeholders at all levels to understand ongoing risks within the business and support partners to address them in a timely manner.

Deliver Clear Investigative Reports.Write clear concise investigation reports suitable for distribution to management and Ethics & Compliance teams. Identify value-added recommendations to improve processes and internal controls following investigations and continue to follow up with business partners on action plans after investigations are closed.

Support Audit Partnerships.Assist in the follow-up of action plans from operational audits ensuring timely closure and review of supporting documentation. Prepare and assist with LVMH internal audits and external audits and follow up on the implementation of their recommendations post-audit.

Conduct Store Audits.Perform a select number of store audits annually utilizing this experience to help gain an understanding of controls and potential fraud risks at stores (3-5 weeks of North America travel per year).

Execute Special Projects.Undertake special projects ad-hoc audits project reviews or similar initiatives upon request depending on needs within the Internal Audit and Control department.

What Youll Bring:

Proven Investigation and Audit Experience.5 years supporting corporate investigations internal/external audit forensic analysis finance or controlling ideally in audit/consulting firms or large companies. Experience within Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods is highly valued.

Professional Certification.Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) required demonstrating your expertise in fraud prevention detection and investigation.

Strategic Investigation Leadership.Demonstrated experience in designing and leading investigations forensic analysis internal audits and ad-hoc projects with the ability to develop facilitate and implement strategic investigation plans. Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures laws rules and regulations.

Advanced Technical Skills.Advanced experience with Excel and data analytics tools with a passion for leveraging AI to enhance internal controls and investigations. Strong accounting and financial skills are essential. Experience in building editing and maintaining PowerBI dashboards serving as the primary point of contact for the Internal Control team on all dashboard-related needs.

Exceptional Investigative Abilities.Ability to strategically organize complex investigations including identifying collecting and analyzing evidence conducting interviews and writing reports. Proven ability to track measure and communicate the impact of investigations and control improvements to leadership.

Outstanding Communication Skills.Ability to convey complex concepts clearly and deliver presentations to diverse audiences. Project management time management and multi-tasking are essential skills.

Collaborative and Driven Mindset.Collaborative and approachable with strong interpersonal skills to build trust and influence across cross-functional teams in a friendly inclusive culture. Results-driven intellectually curious and a self-starter requiring minimal supervision with an enthusiastic driven work ethic.

Adaptability in Dynamic Environments.Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic evolving environment that resembles a startup more than a mature organization. You thrive in fast-paced projects where priorities can shift demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of ambiguity and unknowns. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and tackle challenges hands-on even when resources or data are incomplete and enjoy tackling complex challenges with limited information while proactively seeking creative solutions.

Sephora Values Alignment. Demonstrate Sephoras values: Welcome All Imagine Fearlessly Make It Happen Lead with Passion and Heart and Grow Together Win Together.

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The annual base salary range for this position is $114750.00- $128250.00 The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors which may include as applicable the applicants qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. Sephora offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees which includes comprehensive health dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

While at Sephora youll enjoy

• The people. You will be surrounded by some of the most talented leaders and teams people you can be proud to work with.
• The learning. We invest in training and developing our teams and you will continue evolving and building your skills through personalized career plans.
• The culture. As a leading beauty retailer within the LVMH family our reach is broad and our impact is global. It is in our DNA to innovate and at Sephora all 40000 passionate team members across 35 markets and 3000 stores are united by a common goal - to reimagine the future of beauty.

You can unleash your creativity because weve got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself because you are what sets us apart. This is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future at Sephora.

Sephora is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company.We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin ancestry citizenship gender gender identity sexual orientation age marital status military/veteran status or disability status. Sephora is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

Sephora will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.