Internal Audit/SOX - Director

PwC•Washington, DC

1d•$155,000 - $410,000

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, mentor future leaders, and support growth, quality, integrity, and inclusion within the Advisory practice. You will oversee multiple workstreams, bring internal audit and internal controls over financial reporting experience to client teams, and help develop solutions using risk technology, AI, and delivery models to address changing business needs. Travel requirements are up to 60%.

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 these 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.
Demonstrating director-level internal audit and SOX leadership across client engagements.
Driving internal controls, governance, and risk management improvements.
Developing thought leadership and innovative control solutions.
Balancing strategic direction with detail-oriented execution.
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 the use of audit methodologies, risk analysis, and data analytics 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, mentor future leaders, and support practice growth, quality, integrity, and inclusion.