Lead Internal Auditor, Brilliant Earth
Sustainable and inclusive fine jewelry
Posted today
Sustainable and inclusive fine jewelry
501-1000 employees
Posted today
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry.
Role
Who you are
- An Eye for Innovation. You’re a creative thinker who brings new ideas to the table
- A Mind for Multi-Tasking. You’re an expert at managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Master of Collaboration. You have a genuine ability to collaborate and contribute to a team effort
- It’s All in the Details. You know it’s the little things that count the most. You have a passion for process and a keen eye for detail in a fast-moving work environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology or another relevant field
- 4+ years of audit, accounting, financial, information technology or related business experience
- Thorough understanding of SOX requirements
- Advanced knowledge of internal audit methods and demonstrated experience leading internal audit projects in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards
- Intermediate to advanced business acumen in business operations, industry practices, and emerging trends
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and tools to analyze issues and trends
- Trustworthy and discreet with confidential financial and employee data
- Demonstrated ability to suggest multiple alternatives for process improvements and communicate complex concepts across multiple disciplines
- Lead by example upholding the principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competence
Desirable
- 4+ years of internal or external audit experience in the internal audit department at a retail company or equivalent IT audit experience at a top tier firm (Big 4, RSM, Protiviti, etc.)
- Holds an active CIA, CISA, or CPA designation
- 2+ years of experience leading end-to-end engagements and/or leadership experience within the information technology or security fields
- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, business risks and audit techniques
- Experience with AuditBoard, Wdesk, or audit engagement support tools
- Maintains other designations including Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), or other relevant business designation
What the job involves
- The Internal Audit team at Brilliant Earth is embarking on building a successful Internal Audit team focused on delivering on its mission to help Brilliant Earth serve its stakeholders by strengthening its processes
- As the Senior Internal Auditor, your knowledge, expertise and leadership abilities will be the foundation for the team’s success
- You will assist the Internal Audit Leader with managing and developing audit team members
- You will drive the development and implementation of processes and procedures within Internal Audit and across the company
- You will lead the development and execution of Sarbanes-Oxley testing as well as project engagement planning and oversight
- This role reports to the Head of Internal Audit
- Lead and execute audit projects and SOX testing
- Prepares and reviews workpapers
- Conducts risk assessments including the identification of controls and testing attributes
- Provides coaching and guidance to team members to ensure deliverables are met timely
- Develops content of audit reports including issues and recommendations
- Delivers audit team project performance evaluations
- Ensures engagements are completed in accordance with audit standards
- Communicates effectively with all levels of management
- Builds and develops cross-functional relationships
- Delivers difficult messages based on facts and accompanied with recommendations
Our take
Brilliant Earth has been working since 2005 to provide luxury, ethically sourced jewellery direct to consumers. The company specializes in diamonds from Canada, Botswana, and Russia, and successfully went public in 2021.
Sourcing conflict-free gemstones is an increasing priority in jewelry purchasing, especially so for Brilliant Earth’s predominantly Millennial and Gen Z active customer base. This may prove interesting terrain to navigate: whilst these generations are more inclined towards eCommerce, high-end jewelry shoppers have historically proven resistant to shopping online. So Brilliant Earth may need to maintain its current presence of brick-and-mortar destination showrooms across the US, which they have expanded to reach 22 locations across the US.
Scaling up their online presence, however, may help them net a good share of what continues to be a highly fragmented market. Much may depend going forward on how far luxury jewelry customers are willing to make the digital switch in their purchasing habits. With companies like Signet Jewelers reporting substantial boosts in eCommerce sales, there may yet be an appetite for it, and Brilliant Earth's IPO in 2021 has helped it gain wider recognition.
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Company benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Insurance. Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!
- 401k match. We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match
- Paid Time Off. We know it is important to recharge and relax- you’ll accrue 3 weeks of PTO in your first year
- Disability and Life insurance. 100% employer-paid
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Continued Education. Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings
- Employee Discounts. As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry
- Wellness Benefits. We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling
- Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities. In additional to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteering
Company values
- Commitment to the Customer
- Partnership and Positivity
- Bias Toward Action
- Embrace Growth & Change
- Mission Mindset
- Ownership
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Beth Gerstein
(CEO)They worked as an Associate at Booz Allen & Hamilton, and then studied for an MBA at Stanford.
Eric Grossberg
(Executive Chairman)They are a Harvard and Stanford Business School graduate who started out as a Business Analyst at McKinsey. They initially served as Brilliant Earth's co-CEO.
People progressing
Customer Experience Regional Manager
SVP, Customer Operations
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Brilliant Earth
Kim Garcia (Director, Talent Acquisition )
- In 2020, we released one of the industry's first gender-fluid collections, the Mx Collection. We also offer gender-neutral engagement rings and wedding bands, inclusive sizing, and a virtual try-on experience with technology that allows anyone to visualize jewelry on their unique skin tones.
- As of the end of 2021, 41% of employees, 29% of people managers, and 36% of directors and above identified as BIPOC.
- Female Led: Female CEO, 4 out of 7 female board members.
- Female Majority: 79% of employees, 70% of people managers, and 57% of directors and above.
- DEI Training: We offer specific diversity-related workshops to foster an inclusive environment and support self-assessments of our progress.
- We formed an employee-led Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Council supported by an executive sponsor to engage and empower our employees and leadership, solicit employee feedback, and identify and support opportunities for us to improve.
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