Director, Internal Audit

Your New Company

Our client is a large, complex, asset-intensive organization undergoing a significant period of transformation and modernization. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the organization is focused on strengthening governance, risk management, operational effectiveness, and long-term strategic performance.

As the business continues to evolve, they are seeking an accomplished audit executive to lead and modernize the Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance and strategic insight to senior leadership and the Board.

Your New Role

Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Internal Audit serves as the organization's Chief Audit Executive.

Leading a team of seven audit professionals, you will be responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and ongoing development of the Internal Audit function. You will oversee the creation and execution of a risk-based audit plan while providing independent assurance across financial, operational, technology, compliance, and enterprise risk areas.

This role offers extensive exposure to executive leadership, Board members, and key stakeholders across the organization. Beyond traditional assurance activities, you will play a critical role in helping the organization modernize its approach to risk management and internal audit by leveraging data analytics, technology, automation, and continuous improvement practices.

A key focus of this position is driving the evolution of the Internal Audit function into a forward-looking, business-focused advisory capability that provides meaningful insight into strategic risks, organizational transformation initiatives, governance processes, and operational performance.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with enterprise priorities
• Providing assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, ICFR, and emerging risk areas
• Presenting audit results, key themes, and risk insights to Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee
• Overseeing the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) and ensuring conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards
• Advancing the use of data analytics, automation, and continuous auditing techniques
• Coordinating with risk, compliance, and external assurance providers to deliver an integrated assurance model
• Building and developing a high-performing audit team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be considered for this opportunity, you will possess:

• CPA designation (required)
• CIA designation or equivalent audit certification considered a strong asset
• 10+ years of progressive Internal Audit experience across financial, operational, and technology environments
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing audit functions and teams
• Demonstrated experience presenting to Boards, Audit Committees, and senior executives
• Experience developing and executing risk-based audit strategies
• Strong knowledge of governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and assurance frameworks
• Experience with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), QAIP, and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
• A strong financial and operational audit background with a solid understanding of IT risks and controls
• Experience modernizing audit functions, implementing leading practices, and driving change initiatives
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
• Experience within large, complex, regulated, infrastructure, public sector, industrial, or other capital-intensive environments is highly advantageous

Most importantly, you are a transformational leader who sees Internal Audit as more than a compliance function. You understand how to provide strategic risk insight, challenge traditional thinking, and help organizations make better business decisions while maintaining independence and objectivity.

What You'll Get in Return

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the executive and Board level within a highly respected organization undergoing significant transformation.

The compensation package includes:

• Base salary of $170,000 - $210,000
• Annual performance bonus target of 25%
• Long-Term Incentive Plan target of 15%
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer matching contributions
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits commencing on day one
• 100% employer-paid benefit premiums
• Coverage for eligible dependents at no additional cost
• Four weeks of vacation
• Three additional personal days annually
• Hybrid work flexibility including remote work opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• The opportunity to lead the modernization of a critical governance and assurance function

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this opportunity, click "Apply Now" to submit your application or contact us for a confidential discussion.

If this role is not quite right for you, but you are considering your next move within Internal Audit, Risk, Governance, Compliance, or Finance Leadership, please reach out for a confidential career discussion.

This posting is for an existing vacancy with the organization.

AI may be used in the screening process for this role.