Job Title:  Director Internal Audit

Job Purpose

Directs and oversees the organization's Internal Audit function, with full responsibility for a global audit program spanning financial, operational, compliance, information technology, and manufacturing environments. Ensures alignment with the needs of a publicly traded company, including compliance with regulatory requirements and Audit Committee expectations. Leads risk-based audits and special projects while embedding data analytics and AI-enabled auditing techniques to enhance coverage, insight, and efficiency.
This role serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness across a complex, global organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Develops and implements the organization's annual, risk-based global internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise risks, including financial, operational, IT, cybersecurity, and manufacturing risks
•    Evaluates internal controls and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) for a public company environment
•    Leads internal audits across multi-site manufacturing operations and global business units, assessing efficiency, cost controls, and operational effectiveness
•    Integrates data analytics, automation, and AI tools into audit execution to improve risk identification, testing strategies, and reporting insights
•    Identifies emerging risks (including digital transformation, cybersecurity, and AI governance) and incorporates them into audit coverage
•    Partners with executive leadership to identify special audit projects and strategic risk areas
•    Oversees audit execution, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring high-quality deliverables
•    Analyzes audit findings, presents results to leadership, and develops actionable recommendations to mitigate risks and strengthen controls
•    Serves as the primary liaison to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, preparing and coordinating materials and delivering updates
•    Serves as member of the Company’s Hotline Business Ethics and Oversight Committee   
•    Coordinates closely with external auditors (including Big 4 firms) to align audit scope, reduce duplication, and support efficient audit processes
•    Builds and develops a high-performing internal audit team, creating a pipeline of finance and audit talent with strong technical, controls, and AI capabilities

Qualifications

• Proven judgment in assessing control design adequacy and operating effectiveness
• Understanding of risk based internal audit methodologies
• Ability to identify emerging risks and translate them into actionable audit coverage

• Strong command of:
  • SOX governance and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR)
  • Operational and IT control frameworks (COSO, COBIT familiarity)
• Ability to evaluate severity of control deficiencies and recommend appropriate remediation and escalation
• Experience coordinating with external auditors as needed

• Working knowledge of fraud risk assessment, investigation governance, and root cause analysis
• Sound judgment in sensitive matters requiring confidentiality and independence

• Demonstrated ability to think and operate at the enterprise level—not just audit execution
• Strong people leadership skills, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to:
  • Prepare clear, concise Audit Committee materials
  • Deliver executive report summaries that focus on risk, impact, and root cause
  • Challenge management constructively while maintaining credibility and independence
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives, including CFO, General Counsel, and business presidents

• Strong understanding of internal audit’s role within corporate governance
• Demonstrated ability to maintain objectivity, independence, and professional skepticism
• Ability to assess tone at the top and cultural risk indicators
• Sound ethical judgment and commitment to professional standards

• High integrity and discretion
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Capable of being a trusted business partner
• Sound judgment and risk discernment
• Pragmatic and business oriented while maintaining assurance discipline
• Capable of navigating ambiguity and change

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline (required)
• Advanced degree (MBA, or similar) plus
• Active professional certification(s) required:
  • CPA highly desirable, and/or
  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)
• Commitment to continuing professional educational development

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience either in Internal Audit, public accounting, operational accounting/finance or a combination thereof
• Experience managing geographically dispersed or co sourced audit teams
• Exposure to regulated environments and complex business models preferably manufacturing processes

General Job Requirements