Want to help pets live their best lives?
We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.
Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people.
- Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
- Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
- Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.
About Petco:
We’re proud to be 'where the pets go' to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.
The Director of Internal Audit is the senior-most leader of the Internal Audit function, responsible for establishing and executing a comprehensive, risk-based audit strategy across a publicly traded, multi-channel retail organization with integrated veterinary hospitals and pet services.
This role provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services to strengthen internal controls, enhance governance, and mitigate risk in a SOX-regulated public company environment. The Director plays a critical role in supporting the integrity of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Internal Audit Leadership & Public Company Governance
- Develop and execute a dynamic, risk-based internal audit plan aligned with enterprise risks, strategic priorities, and public company requirements.
- Lead all aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, including scoping, control design assessment, testing, deficiency evaluation, and coordination with external auditors.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee, providing transparent reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), audit results, and emerging risks.
- Monitor and assess compliance with SEC regulations, corporate governance standards, and evolving regulatory expectations.
- Provide independent assurance over the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, including the integrity of data and alignment with established frameworks.
Risk Management & Internal Controls:
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls across financial, operational, IT, and compliance domains, with a strong focus on ICFR in a public company setting.
- Identify and assess enterprise risks, including those related to:
- Revenue recognition across retail, eCommerce, and services
- Inventory valuation and shrink
- Data privacy and cybersecurity
- Regulatory compliance in healthcare services
- ESG-related risks, including climate change, supply chain sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
- Provide recommendations to strengthen control environments and mitigate risk exposure.
Operational & Business Audits:
- Oversee audits across:
- Retail stores (cash controls, inventory, shrink, labor management)
- eCommerce & digital platforms (order-to-cash, payment processing, cybersecurity, data privacy)
- Supply chain & distribution (vendor management, logistics, inventory flow)
- Veterinary hospitals & pet services (clinical operations, regulatory compliance, billing integrity, patient safety)
- Identify opportunities for operational improvement, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Technology, Data & Cybersecurity:
- Evaluate IT general controls (ITGCs), system implementations, and cybersecurity frameworks relevant to a public company.
- Champion and expand the use of data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and continuous auditing/monitoring techniques to increase audit efficiency and coverage.
- Assess risks related to digital commerce platforms, customer data, and payment systems.
Team Leadership & Co-Sourcing:
- Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit team with expertise in financial, operational, IT, and regulatory auditing.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and co-sourcing partners, ensuring alignment and efficiency in SOX and audit activities.
- Develop talent and succession plans within the function.
Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory:
- Partner with executive leadership across Finance, Operations, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Veterinary Services.
- Provide advisory support on strategic initiatives, including system implementations, acquisitions, and expansion of veterinary services.
- Maintain independence while influencing decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management, including leadership roles.
- Direct experience in a publicly traded company environment, including SOX compliance and Audit Committee engagement.
- Strong knowledge of ICFR, SEC reporting requirements, and public company governance frameworks.
Preferred:
- Experience in omnichannel retail environments.
- Experience implementing or enhancing SOX programs and audit functions at scale.
- Proficiency with data analytics and audit technologies.
- Demonstrated experience in building or leading an audit team's data analytics capabilities, including the use of tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, or PowerBI
Core Competencies:
- Deep understanding of public company governance and regulatory expectations
- Strong business acumen across retail, digital, and clinical operations
- Executive presence with the ability to engage Board-level stakeholders
- High integrity and commitment to ethical standards
- Ability to navigate complex, regulated environments
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
Salary Range: $166,300.00 - $249,400.00
Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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