Papa Johns

About the Company

Papa Johns seeks people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and share our philosophy for success. Hands-on training, a clean and safe work environment, quality business practices, advancement opportunities and meaningful work combine to produce not only the best pizza, but also the best team members! Better Opportunities. Better People! At Papa Johns we call ourselves team members instead of employees because we believe it is only through a strong team we can produce the best experience for our customers. Whether at our corporate campus, distribution centers, our restaurants, or located internationally; Papa Johns has a variety of positions for talented and passionate people. Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer and provides excellent career opportunities for our entire team. Our company philosophies of promote from within and rewards based on performance are important elements of our company culture.

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Company Name

Papa Johns

Job Title

Director Internal Audit

Job Description

Job title: Director, Internal Audit Role Summary: Lead the internal audit function across domestic and international business units. Provide strategic risk management, governance, and compliance oversight, advise the Audit Committee and senior leadership, and drive a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Expectations: - Report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. - Mentor and manage a high‑performing audit team. - Deliver audit findings and recommendations quarterly and ensure timely remediation. - Support enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance efforts. Key Responsibilities: - Design and execute a comprehensive, risk‑based internal audit plan for all business units and corporate functions, including international operations. - Lead, mentor, and manage audit staff to foster collaboration and professional growth. - Present audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to senior management and the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis. - Oversee audit scoping decisions, opinions, issue identification, severity assessment, and remediation tracking. - Champion governance initiatives such as Cyber Oversight, Sustainability Reporting, Data Privacy Compliance, and Third‑Party Risk Management. - Perform risk assessments aligned with strategic goals and emerging risks to develop audit plans. - Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley §404, PCI DSS, and other regulatory requirements. - Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies. - Lead special investigations (e.g., fraud, compliance breaches) and special projects as requested. - Introduce and apply AI and data analytics to improve audit cycles and insights. - Monitor KPI performance for audit activities and team effectiveness. Required Skills: - Strategic and operational leadership in internal audit. - Advanced risk assessment and audit methodology expertise. - Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks (SOX, PCI DSS, data privacy, ESG). - Proficiency with data analytics and AI tools for audit. - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Ability to manage cross‑functional teams and drive continuous improvement. - Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and governance best practices. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent preferred. - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant certifications highly desirable.

Louisville, United states

Hybrid

08-03-2026