Associate Manager of Audit - SOX

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

The Associate Audit Manager will play a key role in executing and continuously enhancing Mattel’s SOX compliance program while also contributing meaningfully to the Company’s operational audit plan. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, this role offers broad exposure across Mattel’s global business and requires regular interaction with stakeholders across IT, Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Brands, and Manufacturing, as well as close coordination with external auditors and advisors.

This individual will assist with the end-to-end SOX program, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, testing, issue identification, and remediation support, while also participating in operational audits that assess the effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices. The role requires a strong foundational understanding of SOX and internal controls, along with the ability to clearly articulate control concepts, deficiencies, and remediation strategies to stakeholders at all levels of management.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support the execution of Mattel’s SOX compliance program, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, and remediation follow-up.
• Apply a strong understanding of SOX requirements, internal control frameworks, and risk assessment principles to identify control gaps, assess risks, and recommend practical, business-focused solutions.
• Participate in end-to-end operational audit engagements, from planning and risk assessment through execution, issue validation, reporting, and follow-up.
• Effectively communicate SOX control concepts, audit findings, and remediation expectations to process owners and management at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Coordinate audit activities with external auditors to maximize efficiency, leverage work performed, and minimize disruption to the business.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards in accordance with Mattel’s Internal Audit Charter and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Support special audits, investigations, and management-requested projects as assigned.
• Contribute to the adoption of technology and digital audit tools to enhance continuous monitoring, risk assessment, and audit efficiency.
• Stay current on evolving auditing standards, SOX and regulatory requirements, IT and business risks, and emerging issues that may impact the organization.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field required.
• CPA and/or CIA certification required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Big 4 public accounting, internal audit, or a related audit / controls function.
• Strong, hands-on experience supporting or leading an end-to-end SOX compliance program, including risk assessment, control design evaluation, testing, deficiency assessment, and remediation monitoring.
• Solid foundational knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), and financial and business process controls, with the ability to confidently discuss control concepts, issues, and remediation approaches with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience evaluating controls and identifying control gaps across complex business processes, including the ability to develop practical, cost-effective, and business-aligned solutions.
• Experience executing operational audit engagements end-to-end (planning, coordination, execution, issue validation, workpaper documentation, reporting, and follow-up) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to present audit findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and presentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build strong working relationships with business partners.
• Prior experience with AuditBoard or similar audit management tools strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 5–10%.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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