Lead Director, SOX/SOC1 Audit Governance & Quality Controls

CVS Health

2d•$100,000 - $231,540

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. The Lead Director, SOX/SOC1 Audit Governance & Quality Controls leads audit governance, control oversight, and quality assurance readiness across a complex, regulated environment. This role drives audit execution, strengthens control performance, and partners across operations, finance, compliance, technology, and audit teams to ensure effective governance and timely remediation.

Requirements

7-10 years leadership experience in SOX, SOC1, internal audit, controls governance, risk management, or quality assurance within a regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit lifecycle management, risk assessment, and remediation.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead through complexity, and deliver results across multiple priorities.
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or relevant professional experience in HCBU service operations.
Experience leading SOX, SOC1, or internal audit programs in a large, matrixed organization.
Healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industry experience.
Experience with control transformation, process improvement, automation, or governance optimization initiatives.
Background partnering with senior executives, auditors, and cross-functional business leaders in high-visibility environments.

Responsibilities

Lead SOX, SOC1, and internal audit activities for HCBU quality assurance and operational controls, including planning, testing, issue resolution, and audit support.
Establish governance routines, reporting, and oversight mechanisms that drive accountability and timely execution across matrixed teams.
Partner with internal audit, external audit, compliance, and business leaders to coordinate walkthroughs, evidence review, and remediation activities.
Identify control gaps, process risks, and improvement opportunities, and implement mitigation plans to strengthen performance and reduce exposure.
Provide leadership across direct and matrixed teams, promoting strong execution, collaboration, and accountability.