Sr. Director, Internal Audit

Role: Senior Director of Internal Audit (reports to Chief Audit Executive (CAE))

• Lead all departmental internal audit activities; act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership using audit insights to drive operational efficiency, cost optimization, and business transformation.
• Direct end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of operational, financial, and compliance audits and advisory projects; ensure adherence to IIA International Standards.
• Prepare quarterly audit results and real-time risk insights for the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership.
• Serve as trusted advisor to business unit leaders and governance bodies; provide practical recommendations to improve the internal control environment and support transformation initiatives.
• Accelerate integration of data analytics, AI, and continuous auditing tools; partner with internal/external technical teams; tools include SAP S4 Hana, OneStream, and Datasphere.
• Lead global risk assessment and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Lead and mentor a global team; foster inclusive culture, continuous learning, and career development.
• Coordinate with external auditors and/or other third-party risk assurance providers.
• Travel: ~20–25% domestic/international.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA/advanced degree highly desirable.
• 12–15+ years progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management.
• Required certification: CIA, CPA, or CFE (active).
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO, and IIA standards; data analysis experience a plus.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication; ability to present complex risks to non-technical audiences (audit reports, executive summaries, Audit Committee/Board presentations).

Benefits/Compensation:

• US base salary range: $219,000–$278,000; eligible for short-term and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit-sharing, 4 weeks vacation.