VP Internal Audit
About The Position
The Head of Internal Audit serves as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE), leading IFF’s global internal audit function and providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services to improve operations, governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role reports functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Board. The position develops and executes a risk-based global audit strategy, oversees Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, evaluates enterprise risks, supports special investigations, and promotes ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role is based at IFF’s headquarters in New York.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of progressive experience across audit, accounting, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
- At least 10 years of experience in senior audit leadership roles.
- Demonstrated experience leading a global internal audit function within a publicly traded company.
- Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting environment, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance.
- Strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and relevant professional practices.
- Experience applying data analytics, automation, and audit technology to strengthen audit coverage and insights.
- Executive presence and communication skills, including the ability to advise senior leadership and communicate effectively with an Audit Committee or Board of Directors.
- Ability to build relationships across an organization while maintaining the independence, professional judgment, and objectivity required of a Chief Audit Executive.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Certified Public Accountant.
- Experience advancing artificial intelligence-enabled auditing or leading technology-enabled transformation within a global internal audit function.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee, presenting audit plans, findings, emerging risks, control matters, and remediation progress.
- Maintain the independence and objectivity of Internal Audit, including unrestricted access to the Audit Committee and executive sessions when appropriate.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based global audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
- Lead enterprise risk assessments, monitor emerging risks, and provide independent perspectives on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Oversee the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance program, including evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
- Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency, facilitate appropriate reliance, and monitor remediation of identified control deficiencies.
- Support investigations involving fraud, misconduct, ethics concerns, or potential policy violations in partnership with Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and Security.
- Advance audit methodologies through data analytics, automation, technology, and artificial intelligence-enabled auditing.
- Build and lead a high-performing global audit team, strengthening succession planning, professional development, and talent pipelines across financial, operational, data analytics, and technology audit disciplines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
