Company OverviewNashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment 'Our Way to Serve,' Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.Job CategoryLegal, Compliance & AuditPosition SummaryWe’re currently seeking a Lead IT Auditor to join our team in Bridgestone Internal Audit. We are looking for team players, eager to learn, and with a constructive and independent attitude.The Lead IT Auditor is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing risk-based IT assurance, compliance, and advisory projects covering Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East, and Africa business units and functional areas (collectively “Bridgestone West” or “BWEST”) with a specific focus on global IT and information security. This role will utilize current audit processes and procedures in order to perform effective, independent and objective audits identifying risks, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and recommend corrective and preventative actions. In addition, the Lead IT Auditor will assist in testing IT application and general controls to evaluate the company’s compliance with Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (JSOX). This role will report to the IT Audit Manager. Open to FULLY REMOTE (any state/time zones) or HYBRID schedule @ Bridgestone HQ in Nashville, TN Responsibilities
Leads risk-based assurance, advisory, and compliance projects in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards, including planning, performing control walkthroughs, control testing, documenting, and reporting results
Proactively collaborates with stakeholders in IT, evaluating the costs and benefits of controls in mitigating risks
Identifies risks, controls, opportunities for improvement, root cause and develops recommendations for cost reduction and operational efficiency improvements
Drafts clear and concise audit reports that address key observations and recommendations noted during the project
Leads discussions to present audit progress and results, and prepares necessary presentation materials
Reviews staff test papers and assists in overall audit project management
Supervises staff members, assisting and mentoring staff in developing and adjusting testing procedures.
Acts as the first point of contact for questions regarding audit and/or audit procedures and methodology
Develops relationships with key stakeholders to understand key initiatives within the organization
Assists in monitoring key risk indicators and emerging risks to identify potential edits or updates to the risk assessment/audit plan
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fields
Minimum of 5+ years of practical work experience in IT risk and advisory services, IT audit, public accounting, or in the IT and information security areas of an enterprise
CISA, CISSP, CRISC or other similar certifications preferred
Deep understanding of IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, NIST Standards, ISO 27001, IIA Standards, cloud computing as well as familiarity with SOX/JSOX
Strong organizational/project management skills and knowledge of best practices in IT and information security and ability to learn industry standards
Strong English skills; bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred but not required
Position will require up to 10% travel and the ability to travel internationally
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.