SVP, Chief Audit Executive

Voya Financial • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The SVP, Chief Audit Executive will lead Internal Audit and Financial Controls & Reporting (FCR) with enterprise accountability for ensuring confidence in the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls (ICFR & SOX), regulatory compliance across a complex, highly regulated environment, and the strength of governance and enterprise risk management. This is a highly visible leadership role, directly supporting the Audit Committee and executive team with objective, forward-looking insights that protect Voya’s reputation, financial integrity, and long-term success.

Requirements

• Executive leadership experience in Internal Audit, Financial Controls, and SOX within a complex, regulated environment (financial services preferred).
• Deep expertise in ICFR, financial reporting risk, regulatory frameworks, and enterprise risk management.
• Proven ability to engage and influence Audit Committees, regulators, and senior executives.
• Track record of modernizing audit functions through data, automation, and continuous monitoring.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPA, CIA, or advanced degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Voya’s enterprise-wide Internal Audit and FCR functions, delivering coordinated, risk-based assurance across financial, operational, and regulatory domains.
• Oversee the design, execution, and continuous improvement of ICFR, SOX, and financial controls frameworks.
• Drive end-to-end visibility into control effectiveness, systemic risks, and remediation outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and executive leadership, delivering clear, credible perspectives on risk, controls, and governance.
• Translate audit findings into forward-looking insights that inform business decisions and enterprise strategy.
• Partner closely with external auditors and regulators, ensuring confidence in governance and audit processes.
• Provide independent assurance over financial reporting integrity and control effectiveness, while maintaining clear separation from control ownership.
• Partner across Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Legal to align audit coverage with enterprise priorities.
• Monitor and challenge management on the timely and effective remediation of audit findings.
• Advance the audit function through automation, data analytics, and continuous controls monitoring.
• Strengthen reporting and insights to be more proactive, risk-aware, and decision-oriented.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and enhance control environments across the enterprise.
• Build and lead a high-performing Internal Audit and FCR organization with strong technical depth and enterprise mindset.
• Establish clear governance, decision rights, and operating models that balance independence with execution excellence.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

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