Director of Internal Audit

AH Realty Trust•Virginia Beach, VA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Internal Audit leads and oversees the independent assurance function in accordance with the COSO 3-lines of defense model and is tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s control environment, risk management, and governance processes. As the leader of an independent function within the organization, the Director of Internal Audit reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer. The Director leads a team of internal auditors in assessing organizational risks, formulating an annual internal audit plan aligned with the Company’s strategic goals, and executing that plan. The Director is also accountable for the continued development of the Internal Audit Department, employing a proactive and strategic mindset to continuously mature the audit function at AH Realty Trust. The Director of Internal Audit also serves as an advisor to organizational management regarding process design, risk management, and governance, designing and performing consultative projects aimed at improving business processes, evaluating against best practices, or other topics in pursuit of operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA, CIA, or CISO licensure required.
Minimum 7 years of experience in external or internal audit, including experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance within a publicly traded company.
Minimum 5 years at a managerial level.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and adapt to changing conditions.
Flexibility to adjust work schedules based on evolving business needs.
Demonstrate the company's core values of Quality, Service, Flexibility, and Integrity.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 or regional audit experience preferred.
Familiarity with the Workiva GRC platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

Determine annual internal audit plans which are aligned with the Company’s strategic goals.
Build, lead and develop a high-performing team of auditors responsible for executing the audit plan, including the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audit supporting management’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) assertions.
Summarize and report audit findings to the Audit Committee and executive management, advising management on corrective action plans and monitoring their adoption.
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve policies, practices, and systems for the internal audit function, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Manage and develop the internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
Facilitate and mature the Company’s enterprise risk assessment process.
Promote, develop, and oversee the execution of operational excellence consulting engagements at the request of organizational management.
Stay current with industry best practices, emerging risks, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with external auditors and regulators during audits, examinations, and reviews.