VP, Global Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance

TTM•Santa Ana, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com VP, Global Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance Location: Santa Ana, Headquarters Position Summary We are seeking a highly strategic and accomplished Vice President of Global Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance for a large public Aerospace & Defense and advanced technology manufacturing company. Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee and administratively to the CFO, this role is responsible for providing independent, enterprise-wide assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization. The accomplished Vice President of Global Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance will serve as a key advisor to the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and senior leadership team on the company's most significant business risks and control priorities. This leader will drive a modern, risk-based Global Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance strategy with a strong focus on enterprise-wide risk management, including operational execution, global supply chain resilience, manufacturing performance, program delivery, government compliance, cybersecurity, digital transformation, financial integrity, and global expansion. This role requires a forward-looking executive who can elevate the Global Audit, Risk Management, and Compliance activities beyond traditional compliance activities and position the function as a trusted source of insight on strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks across a complex global enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification preferred.
Significant senior internal audit leadership experience in a large, global public company.
Demonstrated success leading a modern internal audit function with broad responsibility for enterprise-wide risk management and assurance.
Experience in Aerospace & Defense, advanced technology manufacturing, industrial, or other highly regulated and operationally complex environments preferred.
Deep knowledge of internal controls, governance, SOX, risk management, operational auditing, compliance, and IT/cyber risk.
Strong executive presence and experience engaging with Audit Committees, Boards, and senior executive leadership on enterprise risk and control matters.
Strong understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, international operations, digital transformation, and cross-border risk in a global business environment.
Experience leading internal audit activities across multi-country operations, acquisitions, integrations, and global expansion initiatives.
Proven ability to build strong teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive accountability across a complex matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

Lead the global internal audit function and define a forward-looking audit strategy aligned with the company's enterprise risk profile, strategic priorities, and Audit Committee expectations.
Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based audit plan that addresses enterprise-wide risks across operations, manufacturing, supply chain, program performance, finance, compliance, cybersecurity, digital systems, and international operations.
Provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the enterprise.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee and executive leadership on significant risk exposures, control issues, emerging threats, and enterprise-wide remediation priorities.
Assess the adequacy of risk management and internal controls related to manufacturing execution, quality, inventory, working capital, and operational performance.
Evaluate enterprise risks related to supply chain continuity, third-party dependencies, geopolitical developments, and global expansion.
Provide assurance over regulatory and compliance risk areas, including SOX, government contracting, export controls, sanctions, and other requirements
Oversee audit coverage of cybersecurity, ERP and digital systems, IT controls, operational technology, and major transformation initiatives.
Support enterprise-wide risk visibility by identifying thematic issues, root causes, and cross-functional control weaknesses that may affect business performance or compliance.
Advance the use of data analytics, continuous auditing, automation, and risk monitoring capabilities within the audit function.
Oversee remediation tracking and hold management accountable for timely and sustainable corrective actions.
Coordinate effectively with enterprise risk management, compliance, legal, finance, quality, security, and external auditors to strengthen assurance coverage and reduce duplication.
Provide risk-based assurance over international growth, new market entry, acquisitions, integrations, and globally distributed operations.
Build and lead a high-performing global internal audit organization with strong capabilities across operational audit, financial controls, compliance, technology risk, and analytics.