Vice President, Global Internal Audit

Ciena • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Join Us as Chief Audit Executive at Ciena Ciena, the global leader in high-speed connectivity, empowers customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era by building adaptive networks that support exponential growth in bandwidth demand. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Audit Executive to lead our Internal Audit function and contribute to the Finance Leadership Team. The position reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the CFO.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in audit, internal audit, or financial control leadership roles within a public company.
• Active CPA license preferred, with technical expertise in audit and financial control.
• Proven ability to build value-added partnerships across organizational levels and functions.
• Experience supporting growth initiatives, including M&A activities, due diligence, and integration.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including concise and persuasive communication to Boards and senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational transformation and scale audit functions effectively.
• Industry experience in global communication technology or services enterprises, with cybersecurity awareness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience beyond audit, showcasing versatility in financial leadership roles.
• Familiarity with complex, customer-oriented global enterprises.
• Analytical skills to simplify and address broader business concerns.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to make difficult decisions based on data.
• Exposure to innovative audit methodologies and technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory environments and effective interaction with external agencies.
• Experience in talent development and building strong leadership pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive the vision and strategy for the internal audit function, collaborating with the Audit Committee and senior leaders.
• Develop and implement a risk-based, systematic internal audit methodology to identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Partner with business leaders to analyze complex issues, identify risks, and provide actionable insights.
• Participate in executive forums and Audit Committee meetings, advising on risk and control issues.
• Design and execute annual and long-term audit plans to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Ensure transparent communication with executive management and the Audit Committee regarding audit performance and findings.
• Leverage technology to enhance business processes, eliminate redundancies, and maintain competitive advantages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees