Director Internal Audit

The Director of Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing the planning execution and reporting of the companys global internal audit activities. This role ensures the effectiveness of internal controls risk management practices and governance processes across the enterprise. The Director partners closely with executive leadership business unit leaders external auditors and the Audit Committee to provide independent objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen operational performance and safeguard shareholder value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development of the annual riskbased internal audit plan aligned to enterprise risks strategic priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously assess emerging risks industry trends and control environment changes to adjust audit priorities.
• Ensure audit coverage supports SOX 404 compliance cybersecurity ESG reporting and operational risk areas.

2. Audit Execution & Oversight

• Direct endtoend audit engagements including scoping fieldwork issue identification and reporting.
• Ensure audits are executed in accordance with IIA Standards and company methodology.
• Review and approve audit reports ensuring clarity accuracy and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee followup on remediation plans and validate closure of audit findings.

3. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop a highperforming global audit team.
• Foster a culture of integrity curiosity accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage external cosourcing partners and specialized audit resources as needed.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on internal controls risk mitigation and process optimization.
• Present audit results risk insights and control themes to the Audit Committee and executive leadership.
• Build strong relationships across Finance IT Operations Legal Compliance and HR to promote a strong control environment.

5. SOX Program Leadership

• Oversee the companys SOX 404 compliance program including scoping testing deficiency evaluation and reporting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient reliance strategies and alignment on key control matters.
• Drive enhancements to control design documentation and testing efficiency.

6. Risk & Governance Advisory

• Provide insights on enterprise risk management fraud risk cybersecurity data governance and thirdparty risk.
• Support special investigations whistleblower matters and adhoc executive requests.
• Contribute to governance initiatives policy development and process improvement efforts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field.
• 10 years of progressive internal audit public accounting or risk advisory experience.
• Experience in a large complex multinational organization (Fortune 500 preferred).
• Professional certification required: CPA CIA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of SOX 404 PCAOB standards and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams manage complex projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills including executivelevel reporting and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics automation and continuous monitoring tools.
• Exposure to cybersecurity ESG reporting or digital transformation initiatives.
• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience working directly with an Audit Committee.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking with a strong riskmanagement mindset.
• High integrity and sound judgment.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Executive presence and strong relationshipbuilding skills.
• Commitment to developing talent and elevating audit maturity.

Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.