Sr Director, Internal Audit

Wabash • Lafayette, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Internal Audit leads Wabash’s internal audit function and is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to improve governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance processes. This role partners with the Audit Committee and executive leadership to assess significant financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, or related fields
• Significant leadership experience in a public-company and/or SOX-regulated environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, SOX compliance, and accounting policies and practices.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting considerations, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to professional and ethical standards.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to understand company operations, industry dynamics, and emerging risks.
• Proven ability to lead change, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive execution through others.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and capable of balancing strategic leadership with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• CPA, CIA, or comparable professional certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Defines the vision, strategy, and operating model for the internal audit function, including risk-based assurance, SOX oversight, and coordination with external auditors and other governance stakeholders.
• Establishes goals and performance metrics for the internal audit function that align with enterprise priorities, finance strategy, and Audit Committee expectations.
• Develops and executes a risk-based internal audit plan designed to address the Company’s most significant financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Evaluates risk exposures related to governance, operations, information systems, cybersecurity, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Leads the annual enterprise risk assessment process and develops the internal audit plan in collaboration with executive leadership and, as appropriate, external advisors.
• Develops and presents the annual audit plan to the Audit Committee and provides periodic updates based on changes in business priorities and risk.
• Prepares and presents internal audit results, risk insights, and other relevant matters to the Audit Committee.
• Aligns internal and external resources to execute audit priorities effectively and provides practical, risk-based recommendations to management on significant control, compliance, and operational matters.
• Maintains effective communication with stakeholders throughout audit planning, test work, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
• Supports the Company’s sustainability reporting efforts by providing advisory support or assurance over related processes, data, and internal controls, as appropriate.
• Serves as a member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee and Compliance Committee, contributing independent insight on key risks, control matters, and emerging issues.
• Advances the use of data analytics, automation, and other enabling technologies to enhance audit coverage, insight, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Ensures audit projects are delivered with quality, timeliness, and effective resource management.
• Assesses and provides insight into the effectiveness of the control environment, including controls over financial reporting and disclosures, while monitoring business changes that may affect risk and control design.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to management by providing objective insights that support process improvement, operational effectiveness, and risk-informed decision-making, while maintaining independence.
• Partners with HR, Legal, and other stakeholders to review ethics and hotline matters and, where appropriate, support or lead investigations.
• Provides training and guidance to control owners and management on SOX requirements, control design, documentation, and compliance expectations.
• Identifies and executes operational audits and advisory reviews aligned to enterprise priorities and value creation opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director