Director of Internal Audit

Our client is a dynamic and growing organization seeking an accomplished Director of Internal Audit to lead its internal audit function. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving initiatives that strengthens internal audit, compliance, and risk, to promote a culture of accountability across the business.

The Director will oversee the planning and execution of audit and risk programs designed to safeguard assets, evaluate internal controls, and ensure adherence to applicable regulations and policies. This role will also partner cross-functionally to proactively identify and mitigate risks, streamline processes, and support organizational growth through effective compliance management.

• Lead the company’s internal audit, risk, and compliance functions, including annual audit planning and execution.
• Develop and implement internal audit framework to identify, assess, and mitigate key operational, financial, and strategic risks.
• Oversee the testing and evaluation of internal controls in accordance with SOX or equivalent frameworks.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Present audit findings and risk assessments to CFO, executive leadership and the Audit Committee; providing actionable recommendations.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory developments, and industry trends to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Build out a team of audit and compliance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Partner closely with external audit partners.
• Enhance audit methodologies, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and reporting clarity.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• Minimum of 12 years of broad internal audit, risk management, and compliance experience.
• Prior experience reporting and presenting to the Audit Committee.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex issues to executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving process improvements.
• Background in public accounting, consulting, or within a regulated industry is highly desirable.

• Strategic leadership role with direct visibility to executive team and the Audit Committee.
• Ability to shape the organization’s risk and compliance strategy during a key phase of growth.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Our client offers:

$200,000 to $235,000 base salary based on experience level