Director, Internal Audit

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Position Summary

The Director Internal Audit is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive risk-based internal audit program that provides independent assurance and advisory services across the organization. The role supports the achievement of the Companys strategic objectives by evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of governance risk management and internal control processes.

Reporting to the Vice President Internal Audit the Director leads operational financial manufacturing information technology (IT) compliance and integrated audits while expanding Internal Audits focus beyond Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. The position partners closely with business and functional leadership to identify emerging risks improve operational performance strengthen internal controls and support strategic initiatives and fraud investigations.

This role requires a strategic leader who demonstrates sound judgment executive presence strong business acumen and the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the Companys strategic objectives and Internal Audit strategy.
• Lead the Companys SOX Program Management Office (PMO) directing the planning execution governance and continuous improvement of the annual SOX compliance program while partnering with business process owners IT external auditors and executive leadership to ensure an effective and efficient internal control environment.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of governance risk management and internal control frameworks throughout the organization.
• Expand Internal Audits focus beyond SOX compliance by conducting operational audits that assess efficiency effectiveness productivity cost optimization and overall business performance.
• Conduct manufacturing and plant audits evaluating production processes inventory management quality systems production controls asset protection and supply chain risks.
• Support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program through enterprise-wide risk assessments evaluation of mitigation strategies and integration of key risks into the annual audit plan.
• Lead advisory engagements supporting strategic initiatives business process improvements ERP implementations digital transformation initiatives automation projects mergers and acquisitions post-acquisition integrations and organizational change.
• Conduct and oversee special projects including fraud investigations ethics-related reviews forensic assessments and management-requested engagements.
• Develop practical risk-based recommendations that strengthen internal controls while improving operational effectiveness and business performance.
• Communicate audit results key risks trends and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees through clear concise and impactful reporting.
• Monitor managements remediation efforts and validate corrective actions to ensure timely and sustainable resolution of audit findings.
• Build strong trusted relationships across the organization while maintaining Internal Audits independence objectivity and professional skepticism.
• Coordinate with external auditors regulators and other assurance providers to optimize audit coverage and minimize duplication of effort.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function through the adoption of leading practices data analytics continuous auditing automation and technology-enabled audit methodologies.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Information Systems or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive internal audit public accounting risk management or related experience including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading operational financial manufacturing compliance and/or IT audits within a complex global organization.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks including COSO risk assessment methodologies and governance best practices.
• Experience developing and executing risk-based internal audit plans.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and influence business decisions.
• Strong analytical problem-solving project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or other complex operational environments.
• Experience supporting Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) programs.
• Knowledge of ERP platforms or similar enterprise systems.
• Experience applying data analytics automation or continuous auditing techniques within Internal Audit.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Vice President Internal Audit

Pay Range:

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors including but not limited to job location where work will be performed qualifications work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages which may include annual bonus commission for certain sales roles equity and health and welfare benefits.