Internal Audit/SOX - Director

PricewaterhouseCoopers•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

As an Internal Audit/SOX Director at PwC, you will lead internal audit and controls work that helps clients assess governance, risk management, and internal control design across diverse business environments. You will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, shape client engagements, and mentor future leaders while supporting growth, quality, integrity, and inclusion within the Advisory practice. You will oversee multiple workstreams and bring internal audit and internal controls over financial reporting experience to client teams. You will also help develop solutions using risk technology, AI, and delivery models to address changing business needs. Travel may be required up to 60%. The salary range is $155,000–$410,000, with actual compensation dependent on skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws. Hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Requirements

At least a Bachelor's degree.
At least 9 years of experience.
At least one of the following certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Nice To Haves

Preference for study in at least one of the following fields: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, or Mathematics/Statistics.
Demonstrated director-level internal audit and SOX leadership across client engagements.
Experience driving internal controls, governance, and risk management improvements.
Ability to develop thought leadership and innovative control solutions.
Ability to balance strategic direction with detail-oriented execution.
Experience coaching leaders and cultivating talent across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead internal audit and SOX engagements across control assessment, testing, and reporting activities.
Direct client conversations on governance, risk, and internal control design across varied operating models.
Develop internal audit plans addressing control gaps, compliance requirements, and business process improvement opportunities.
Oversee audit methodologies, risk analysis, and data analytics used to evaluate financial and operational controls.
Advise on internal controls over financial reporting, issue management, and remediation tracking for complex environments.
Guide adoption of AI-enabled audit tools, digital tooling, and automation to modernize delivery approaches.
Review work products and findings for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with professional and technical standards.
Build client trust through executive-level relationship management, business development support, and cross-functional coordination.
Set strategic direction, shape client engagements, and mentor future leaders.
Coach leaders and cultivate talent across teams.