Director of Internal Audit - Data Analytics and Automation

Blue Yonder • Dallas, TX

3h

About The Position

Overview: Blue Yonder is a leading global, AI‑driven supply chain software company that helps organizations optimize demand planning, logistics, and execution through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. We are seeking a strategic and forward‑thinking Director of Internal Audit to serve as a key partner to the VP of Internal Audit, helping lead the organization through a period of rapid growth and modernization. This role will drive critical initiatives across enterprise risk management, IT audit, automation, and data governance. The ideal leader has a strong technical mindset and can help shape the company’s approach to data integrity, continuous monitoring, and the adoption of new technologies that enhance control effectiveness and operational efficiency. As the business evolves, this leader will play a central role in strengthening the reliability of organizational data, advancing automation to streamline workloads, and ensuring risk management practices support long‑term strategic growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Enterprise IT Operations with a focus on Audit, Risk Management or Compliance/Governance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Systems, Civil Engineering, or Accounting/Finance.
• Proven knowledge of Information security, system development lifecycle, IT project management and end-user computing.
• Thorough knowledge of the European regulatory environment applicable to financial institutions and proven ability to research, interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience testing IT general controls and application controls including electronic authorizations, application parameters, settings and/or scripts, and access to sensitive application transactions and data interfaces.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors, NIST, COSO, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, Sarbanes-Oxley and SOC 1 / SSAE 18 standards and laws and regulations applicable to the assigned area of responsibility
• Audit experience in public accounting or internal audit, focusing on financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Data Analytics Tools and RPA ( Robotic Process Automation ) tools.
• Ability to work independently in an international team across multiple locations with global stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Industry recognized certification CISA.

Responsibilities

• Successfully participate in the planning, execution and completion of audits following a risk-based methodology in line with Division and Industry Standards as well as regulatory requirements, support recommendations for internal control improvements and preparation of audit reports providing clear messages on key risks and key audit issues.
• Participate in the planning, assessment, testing and reporting phases of audits covering IT governance, systems infrastructure, information security, application controls, and operational activities.
• Perform independent and objective assessments of risks and controls to improve risk management practices and assess controls for compliance with laws, regulations, company policies and business needs; Control tower for the Internal Audit team on ERM related projects.
• Prepare or review documentation of audit work in adherence with the division’s risk-based audit methodology and industry standards.
• Establish strong relationships within the Corporate Audit function.
• Develop a good understanding and knowledge base of the company’s operations and establish effective business relationships within the company.
• Gain and apply a thorough understanding of audits and assigned functions, including utilization of technology and active usage of Data Analytics. Tools such as Arbutus, and Power BI will be expected to be used.
• Demonstrate, maintain and expand your knowledge of financial and operational internal control methodologies and terminologies (e.g. COSO, COBIT), process and control industry standards, audit industry best practices and regulatory expectations, risk management practices and techniques as well as supervisory regulatory requirements.
• Provide automation proposal for J-SOX IT General Control and IT Application Control testing.
• Prepare the appropriate framework for the IT General Controls and IT Application Controls in a US SOX environment for the purpose of IPO readiness.
• Partner with the VP of BI to create the appropriate Data Governance and Data Quality program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401K with Matching
• Flexible Time Off
• Corporate Fitness Program
• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees