Your Next Career Opportunity – Director, Internal Audit
The Director of Internal Audit is a visionary leader responsible for driving transformation across the internal audit function. This role oversees audit managers and staff, fosters a culture of ethical excellence, and champions a proactive, improvement-focused approach to risk and control. The ideal candidate brings Big 4 public accounting experience, has worked in a public company environment, and possesses deep expertise in SOX, operational audits, investigations, and regulatory frameworks including FCPA. This leader will implement sustainable audit strategies, monitor remediation efforts, and leverage Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools to enhance transparency and accountability.
What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Transformation
Lead the evolution of the internal audit function into a strategic business partner.
Drive transformation initiatives that modernize audit practices and embed analytics and automation.
Develop and execute a multi-year audit strategy aligned with enterprise risk priorities and regulatory expectations.
Governance & Control Environment
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and ethical accountability— focused on strengthening controls, not fault-finding.
Implement sustainable audit plans that support long-term risk mitigation and operational resilience.
Monitor remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of control deficiencies and track progress against commitments.
Audit Execution & Oversight
Oversee SOX 404 testing, operational audits, and special investigations, including those related to FCPA compliance.
Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA standards and internal governance policies.
Utilize GRC platforms (e.g., Audit Board, Workiva, SAP GRC) to manage audit workflows and reporting.
Investigations & Regulatory Compliance
Lead sensitive investigations involving fraud, ethics violations, and regulatory breaches.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on disclosures, enforcement actions, and regulatory reporting.
Maintain deep knowledge of FCPA, SEC, PCAOB, COSO, and other relevant frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with external auditors to coordinate audit activities and ensure alignment on control design and testing.
Communicate audit results and strategic insights to senior leadership and responsible for preparing Audit Committee material.
Represent Internal Audit in governance forums and cross-functional risk committees.
Team Development
Manage and mentor audit managers and staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
Promote succession planning, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration.
Encourage innovation and continuous learning across the audit team.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work with Talent Acquisition to recruit, interview, select, hire, and employ a talented and diverse group of high-performing team members.
Provide oversight and direction to team members in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, including overseeing new team member onboarding and providing career development planning and growth opportunities.
Empower team members to take ownership of their job and goals. Delegate responsibilities as needed and provide routine constructive feedback on performance.
Create a culture that is consistent with the organization's focus on team member engagement, and that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
Lead team members using a performance management and development-focused approach to assist in goal setting, two-way feedback, and performance development planning.
Lead team members to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA, CIA, or CISA certification.
10+ years of progressive management experience in audit and accounting, including Big 4 public accounting and public company environments.
Proven experience conducting investigations and working with SOX, FCPA and other regulatory frameworks.
Strong command of GRC platforms and data analytics tools.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Attributes:
Experience with ERP systems and control automation.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and AI risk management.
Ability to influence change and drive control improvements across global operations.
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Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
Ability to stand, walk and sit.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
Sitting up to 90% of the day.
Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office/ Cubicle workspace.
Moderate noise level.