Director, Internal Audit

GRSI•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Director, Internal Audit is responsible for the effective management and direction of all internal audit and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) activities. The Internal Audit Department provides independent and objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s compliance with regulations. The role leads the company-wide internal audit function, oversees staff and cosourced resources as needed, and works with the Audit Committee, board of directors, senior management, process owners, and external auditors. The position requires approximately 10 to 20 percent travel, including international travel.

Requirements

At least 12 years of related experience, including previous experience in public accounting and in a U.S. publicly traded company.
At least five years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor.
Knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, with proven SOX compliance and internal audit experience.
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, develop sound recommendations, and supervise others.
Ability to be self-motivated, help define one’s role within the organization, and look for ways to add value.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel approximately 10 to 20 percent of the time, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the board of directors and Audit Committee for a publicly held company.
Information-systems audit experience.
Public company experience.
MBA or similar.

Responsibilities

Lead the company-wide internal audit function, including a staff of managers and auditors at various levels.
Direct the work of and act as a liaison with cosourced resources as needed.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the Internal Audit Department in conformance with IIA standards.
Prepare an annual risk-based audit plan focused on key business risks and processes, with input from relevant stakeholders, and obtain Audit Committee approval. Include SOX 404 activities and operational, compliance, and financial audits as appropriate.
Partner with the company’s external auditors to plan and implement a comprehensive audit of the company’s interim, year-end, and SOX 404 assessments.
Continually assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s SOX 404 controls, identifying and working with process owners to implement improvements.
Ensure execution of operational, compliance, and financial audits included in the internal audit plan.
Establish department objectives and standards of performance, and monitor accomplishments with a spirit of continuous process improvement.
Appraise the adequacy of management’s actions to correct reported deficient conditions and follow up with management on agreed-upon actions for timely completion.
Communicate and interact effectively with the board of directors and senior management, providing periodic updates that include audit results and recommendations.
Stay up to date on new rules and regulations pertaining to internal audit.
Implement a career-development and training plan for direct reports.
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage
Life insurance
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and life insurance coverages
Flexible spending and health savings account plans
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) retirement plan
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement