Head of SOX Internal Audit

You will establish and lead SOX compliance and the Internal Audit function. You will oversee risk assessments, control testing, remediation, audit planning, governance, and auditor coordination; report to executive leadership and the Audit Committee; and build audit methodologies, systems, and a high-performing audit organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate the SOX compliance program
• Lead SOX risk assessments, scoping, materiality, and control rationalization
• Oversee control documentation, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, and remediation validation
• Coordinate internal controls over financial reporting with business functions
• Support SOX certification processes
• Establish and lead the Internal Audit function and annual audit planning process
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans
• Present audit plans, findings, and risks to leadership and the Audit Committee
• Serve as liaison with external auditors
• Build and manage an Internal Audit team and co-sourced providers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX compliance, risk advisory, or public accounting
• 5+ years of audit leadership experience
• Knowledge of SOX, COSO, SEC reporting, ICFR, enterprise risk management, and IIA standards
• Experience building or transforming internal audit and SOX programs
• Understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity risks, and technology-enabled processes
• Experience presenting to Audit Committees, CFOs, CAOs, and Boards