Director, Internal Audit - Milford MA

Waters Corporation • ,

4h • $151,000 - $252,000

About The Position

The Director, Internal Audit is a key leader in Waters Corporation's Internal Audit function, responsible for advancing a risk-based assurance program that strengthens governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit, the Director leads operational, financial, compliance, and risk assessment activities, supports the Enterprise Risk Management process, and advises business and functional leaders.

The role helps shape the future of Internal Audit by identifying emerging risks, advancing innovative audit approaches, delivering practical insights that support business objectives and organizational performance, and developing a modern, scalable function aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards. Domestic and international travel of approximately 30–40% is required.

Requirements

• 15+ years of professional work experience in Finance, Audit, or Accounting with a multinational, publicly traded company.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Demonstrated experience leading operational audits, financial audits, risk assessments, and SOX compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, the COSO Internal Control Framework, risk management principles, and the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and executive presence, with the ability to engage senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Experience managing external service providers and co-sourced audit relationships.
• Domestic and international travel of approximately 30–40% is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within life sciences, biopharma including medtech, or broader industrial manufacturing.
• Experience supporting global organizations operating in a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with Optro or similar governance, risk, and compliance platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the global Internal Audit roadmap and strategy, including the annual risk assessment process, maintenance of the audit universe, and development of a risk-based audit plan focused on the Company's highest-risk areas.
• Lead the continued maturation of the Internal Audit function by implementing leading practices, enhancing audit methodologies, developing quality assurance processes, and aligning with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Direct and oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of operational, financial, compliance, and advisory engagements, ensuring timely completion and adherence to Internal Audit standards and methodologies.
• Collaborate globally across functions to expand Internal Audit services beyond internal control compliance and promote innovation, continuous improvement, and enhanced risk management practices.
• Manage relationships with co-sourced providers and external specialists to ensure effective audit service delivery, appropriate subject matter expertise, and alignment with Internal Audit objectives.
• Support the VP, Internal Audit in preparing and facilitating Audit and Finance Committee reporting, including communication of audit results, emerging risks, and audit remediation status.
• Partner with the VP, Internal Audit to facilitate the annual Enterprise Risk Management process, including risk identification, assessment, reporting, and monitoring.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director