Overview In this leadership role within Polaris' Internal Audit function, you guide enterprise-wide risk and control assessments, driving audits, SOX compliance, and advisory projects. You will mentor the audit team and partner with finance, external audit, and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights. This position offers broad exposure to Polaris' operations and strategic priorities while influencing controls and risk mitigation across the organization. You will leverage automation and analytics to advance audit methodologies and deliver measurable improvements. You will work closely with senior leadership to support the company's objectives and governance processes.
Compensation / Benefits- market-leading profit-sharing plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with generous company matching
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- wellness programs
- paid time off
Responsibilities- Lead the audit risk assessment process and help develop the annual Internal Audit plan, including operational audits, SOX, advisory projects, and other risk initiatives.
- Plan and execute audits, SOX activities, advisory engagements, and ad hoc projects per the Internal Audit plan.
- Facilitate SOX program activities: scoping, walkthroughs, testing, and deficiency evaluation with IA leadership.
- Evaluate business processes, controls, and risk mitigation; provide recommendations to strengthen effectiveness.
- Consult with management on process/system/control changes and their impact on ICFR.
- Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership and Audit Committee.
- Coordinate with external auditors and management to support the integrated annual audit.
- Advance IA methodologies using automation, data analytics, and AuditBoard.
- Build strong knowledge of Polaris' businesses and establish cross-functional relationships.
- Supervise and coach audit team members for engagement success and professional growth.
Key requirements- Bachelor in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- Minimum 5 years in public accounting, internal audit, SOX, risk management, or related field
- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, ICFR, and COSO framework
- Strong knowledge of internal audit principles, risk assessment, controls, and SOX
- Proven ability to lead complex assignments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
- Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across functions and geographies
- CPA, CIA or other relevant certification preferred
- Experience with AuditBoard, data analytics, automation, or other audit tech preferred
- Travel required, including international locations (approx. 15%)
- Not eligible for sponsorship
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- AuditBoard
- data analytics
- automation
