Senior Financial & Operational Auditor

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Senior Financial and Operational Auditor will conduct the Company’s risk-based internal audit plan. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Audit, you will have broad exposure to the operations of the Company and will interact with personnel across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Brands, Manufacturing, and IT, as well as engagement with the Company’s external auditors and business advisors.

The Senior Financial and Operational Auditor will conduct audits of the Company’s global operations and infrastructure aligned with the dynamic risk-based internal audit plan, as well as complete special reviews requested by management. In consultation with the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Audit, the incumbent will leverage solid business acumen to provide stakeholders with expertise in business process / functional control consultation and risk management grounded in operational feasibility.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Maintain high professional and ethical standards as set forth in Mattel's internal audit charter and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Demonstrate a functional understanding of operational and financial audit domains and their application to Mattel’s business landscape.
• Execute annual internal audit plan projects / initiatives across the organization, highlighting control and operational issues as well as recommended action plans to address areas of risk exposure for review and approval by Audit Management.
• Draft audit and assessment findings for communication with auditees and operational management.
• Maintain and cultivate relationships with the appropriate personnel from across the business units and functions, developing an understanding of key factors and risk drivers impacting the business.
• Support project teams on strategic initiatives to ensure business processes and internal controls have been properly designed and adequate to deliver business objectives.
• Assist with adopting technology and digital capabilities to support advanced continuous monitoring and risk management.
• Support special audits and investigations assigned by Management.
• Coordinate with external auditors to maximize audit efficiency.
• Keep abreast of new auditing, accounting, and compliance / regulatory developments as well as business, economic, political, and emerging risks that may impact the organization and audit area considerations.
• Assist with any SOX testing, as needed.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or related field is required.
• CPA and / or CIA certifications required.
• 3+ years of experience with Big 4, internal audit or audit-related field strongly preferred.
• Strong collaboration and team engagement to deliver set objectives and value-added results.
• Proven ability to work with and communicate effectively across various levels of the organization.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Exposure with evaluating controls and control gaps associated with complex business processes and developing practical and cost-effective business solutions.
• Experience conducting end-to-end audit engagements (i.e., planning, coordination, execution, socialization, workpaper finalization, report preparation / finalization / distribution.
• Developed analytical, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

*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. 

Additional Information

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.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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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Client-provided location(s): El Segundo, CA

Job ID: 80775514-5722-4504-9d6f-c94694dd3580

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-27T16:55:22