Director, Internal Audit

Encore Global•Schiller Park, IL

About The Position

The Director of Internal Audit will lead Encore’s Internal Audit Function and provide senior management and the Audit Committee with assurance as to the adequacy and effectiveness of internal financial and operational controls within the Company. Reporting to the Chairman of the Audit Committee and operationally to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Internal Audit manages a co-sourced internal audit function. This role will be responsible for designing, standing up, and scaling Encore’s internal audit and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance function to support a transition to public company requirements. The primary focus of Internal Audit group is to independently assess the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal control environment, perform risk-based, collaborative financial, operational and information technology audits, and assess the organization’s compliance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting, Finance, Int’l Business, Business Adm.)
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
10+ years of combined experience in public accounting or consulting, with a preference for operational finance and management experience at a senior level
Strong presentation skills with prior exposure presenting to boards of directors and executive management
Ability to work effectively across the organization, building and maintain positive productive relationships and being accepted as a business partner

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the B2B services, hospitality or live events industries is a plus
Experience working in an outsourced or co-sourced internal audit structure

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a risk based annual audit plan, reviewed annually with senior management and the Audit Committee.
Own and evolve Encore’s SOX compliance program, including first year and ongoing Section 404 requirements
Design, assess, and test entity level controls, business process controls, and IT general controls (ITGCs)
Leverage a co sourced internal audit model to execute audits while retaining ownership of risk assessment, planning, quality, and reporting
Coordinate and lead the preparation of quarterly Audit Committee deliverables, including current quarter audit results, control environment assessment and status of prior open items
Provide periodic updates to executive management on internal control effectiveness and risk trends
Partner with management to develop a robust Enterprise Risk Management initiative by evaluating company’s risk management processes, leading identification and evaluation of risk management controls and consolidating reporting of risks to senior management and the Board of Directors
Promoting high levels of ethical awareness and conduct within the company, including evaluating compliance requirements and assisting with independent investigations
Maintaining an effective working relationship with external auditors
Evaluate internal audit resourcing needs as Encore continues to scale
Ensure consistent methodology and adherence to professional standards