Supervisor Corporate Audit

Supervisor, Corporate Audit 

Position Summary

We are transforming JetBlue’s Corporate Audit function into a modern, risk-focused, and data-enabled partner to the business. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced audit professional to lead meaningful, risk-based audits that influence how the company manages risk, improves operations, and delivers on its strategy.

We are seeking a Supervisor to be responsible for leading risk-based internal audit projects that contribute to JetBlue’s operational excellence and risk management maturity. This role will lead audit teams on a project-by-project basis, guiding the planning, execution, and reporting of audits across a wide range of strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and regulatory areas. This role may have up to two direct reports, depending on project needs and team structure.

The Supervisor will serve as a day-to-day leader of audit execution, coach team members, drive high-quality deliverables, and serve as a trusted liaison to business stakeholders, all while upholding the highest standards of audit methodology, data-driven insights, and continuous improvement. This role offers strong exposure to senior leadership, opportunities to develop leadership and project management skills, and a clear path for growth as the Corporate Audit function continues to evolve. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager Corporate Audit.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based internal audit engagements aligned with the annual audit plan and key enterprise and operational risks.
• Apply sound professional judgment to define audit scope, assess risks and controls, and identify meaningful issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Supervise and guide audit team members on a project basis, providing coaching, feedback, and review to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with business stakeholders and serve as a trusted audit liaison throughout audit engagements.
• Communicate audit objectives, progress, issues, and recommendations clearly and effectively to management and audit leadership, both verbally and in writing.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across strategic, operational, financial, and regulatory areas.
• Leverage data, analytics, and technology to enhance audit insights, efficiency, and risk coverage.
• Partner with stakeholders to develop practical, risk-informed recommendations and monitor remediation of audit findings.
• Contribute to department-wide initiatives including continuous risk assessment, audit planning, methodology enhancements, and audit transformation efforts.
• Ensure audit work complies with professional standards, regulatory expectations, and Corporate Audit policies.
• Support coordination with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or other relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related progressive work experience in internal audit, external audit, or operational risk roles.
• Experience leading internal audit projects or projects involving cross-functional teams, including scoping, fieldwork supervision, and reporting.
• Relevant certification(s) such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or actively pursuing one of these credentials.
• Four (4) years of progressive risk-based internal audit experience, preferably with a mix of business process consulting, public accounting, and/or large public company internal auditing.
• Hands-on experience leading strategic, operational, financial, or regulatory / compliance audits.
• Experience with risk-based audit methodologies and enterprise-level risk assessments.
• Experience auditing or working in publicly traded companies or heavily regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, airlines).
• Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders across departments, including finance, operations, legal, compliance, and IT.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, audit standards (IIA), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with the ability to identify control weaknesses and emerging risks.
• Works independently under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
• Knowledge of basic information technology controls, terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent analytical, organizational, negotiating and presentation skills; and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong skills with MS Office.
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain working relationships, interface with all levels of Management, external auditors, and all members of the Corporate Audit team.
• Available for occasional overnight travel (15%).
• In possession of valid travel documents with the ability to travel in and out of the United States.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Previous airline experience and / or deep understanding of the airline industry.
• Experience using Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms to manage audit workflows, enable analytics, and support scalable, high-quality audit execution.

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice.
• Able to maintain a professional appearance.
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft.
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s SMS components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards.
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)).
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities.
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment.

Work Environment:

• Traditional office Environment.

Physical Effort: 

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $95,000 and $105,000 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.

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