• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, the Audit Committee, regulators, and external auditors.

Audit Execution & Oversight:

• Lead and manage the internal audit function, ensuring high-quality audits, timely reporting, and actionable insights.

• Conduct independent assessments of financial, operational, and IT controls to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

• Perform root cause analyses of audit findings and recommend sustainable corrective actions to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiencies.

• Implement best practices in audit methodologies, leveraging technology and data analytics to improve audit effectiveness.

• Ensure that internal audits are executed in accordance with professional auditing standards and regulatory expectations.

• Partner with our external auditor to ensure the most effective and efficient external audits.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Partner to ensure proper SOX compliance across internal controls over financial reporting.

• Stay abreast of evolving SEC regulations, PCAOB standards, and other relevant regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance.

Enterprise Risk Management & Business Advisory:

• Provide independent and objective evaluations of the company's risk management framework and operational processes.

• Identify key business risks and develop strategies to proactively mitigate potential threats to financial integrity, cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and compliance.

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping them optimize processes while maintaining strong internal controls.

• Support the company's fraud prevention and detection initiatives, conducting investigations as needed.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing internal audit team, ensuring continuous development and knowledge enhancement.

• Recruit, mentor, and retain top audit talent, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and professional excellence.

• Provide coaching and career development opportunities to strengthen the technical and leadership skills of audit staff.

• Demonstrate high-functioning talent by both importing and exporting talent from and into the organization.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.

• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required.

• 10-12 years' Operational finance leadership experience over a P&L and experience with both internal and external audit is a significant plus.

• Experience in a publicly traded company with strong knowledge of SOX compliance, SEC regulations, and corporate governance.

• Experience auditing where functions have migrated to shared services globally.

• Experience with SAAS (software as a service) models highly desired.

• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies, internal controls, and financial reporting.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, board members, and regulators.

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working in a global organization and managing cross-functional teams is a plus.

• High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and transparency.