Director of Internal Audit
United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary220000 - 270000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Required Skills
- Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData analytics
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk management, or public accounting
- Leadership experience in internal audit
- Experience building or transforming an internal audit function, ideally in a high-growth technology or SaaS environment
- Demonstrated experience using data analytics and/or AI tools to improve audit efficiency, coverage, or insight
- Strong understanding of risks associated with AI, automation, and advanced technologies
- Solid knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and governance frameworks
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to partner with senior leaders while maintaining independence and objectivity
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification strongly preferred
- Experience supporting a company preparing for public company ready or operating as a public company (Bonus)
- Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, or responsible AI principles (Bonus)
- Experience auditing cloud-native environments, data platforms, or information security programs (Bonus)
- Experience working in globally distributed organizations (Bonus)
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead the internal audit function, including defining the audit charter, methodology, and annual audit plan
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit program covering financial, operational, technology, compliance, and strategic risks
- Leverage data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance audit planning, testing, and continuous monitoring
- Assess risks and controls related to the company’s use of AI and automation, including governance, data quality, model risk, security, and ethical considerations
- Partner closely with leadership, Finance, Legal, Security, IT, Engineering, and Product teams to understand the business and provide actionable insights
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including SOX-readiness and future public-company considerations
- Present audit findings, recommendations, and emerging risk insights to senior management
- Track remediation plans and follow up on audit issues to ensure timely and effective resolution
- Monitor emerging risks (e.g., cybersecurity, privacy, AI/ML use cases, global operations, SaaS revenue models) and adapt the audit plan accordingly
- Coordinate with external auditors and other assurance providers to avoid duplication and maximize coverage
- Build, mentor, and scale the internal audit team over time, including developing capabilities in data analytics and AI-assisted auditing
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