Vice President of Internal Audit

The Vice President of Internal Audit provides executive leadership for the company’s internal audit function, delivering independent and objective assessments of governance, risk management, internal controls, financial processes, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
The VP of Internal Audit works closely with the CEO, CFO, executive leadership team, Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and business-unit leaders to identify significant risks, strengthen control environments, and provide actionable recommendations that support sound decision-making and long-term organizational resilience.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and enterprise risk profile.
Lead the annual internal audit planning process, prioritizing areas with significant financial, operational, regulatory, technology, and strategic risk.
Oversee comprehensive audits of financial reporting, accounting, operations, technology, compliance, cybersecurity, and business processes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks, risk management processes, and control activities.
Assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.
Provide independent assessments of business-unit performance, operational processes, and major strategic initiatives.
Identify control deficiencies, emerging risks, process weaknesses, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Review the design and effectiveness of controls related to financial reporting and support management in maintaining an effective control environment.
Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, compliance teams, risk management, and other assurance functions where appropriate.
Lead investigations, special reviews, and targeted assessments requested by executive leadership or the Audit Committee.
Monitor management’s remediation of audit findings and ensure significant issues are addressed within established timelines.
Introduce data analytics, continuous auditing, automation, and technology-enabled monitoring to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
Prepare clear audit reports, risk assessments, executive summaries, and dashboards for senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
Present significant findings, control issues, emerging risks, and remediation progress to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Establish internal audit policies, methodologies, quality standards, and documentation requirements consistent with professional standards.
Maintain the independence, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional integrity of the internal audit function.
Develop the internal audit budget, staffing model, technology resources, and external professional-service requirements.
Recruit, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit organization.
Promote a culture of accountability, strong internal controls, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
12+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, accounting, or related disciplines.
Significant leadership experience managing enterprise-wide internal audit programs.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, financial reporting, and audit methodologies.
Experience working directly with CEOs, CFOs, executive leadership teams, Audit Committees, and Boards of Directors.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex business processes, identify material risks, and develop practical remediation strategies.
Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and executive presentation abilities.
High level of professional integrity, independence, discretion, and confidentiality.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex audit initiatives.

Work arrangement
Yes