Director, Internal Audit

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Why youll love working atAxogen:

• Friendly openandfunteam culturethat values uniqueperspectives
• Company-wide dedicationto profoundly impacting patients lives
• Comprehensive high-quality benefitspackage effective on date of hire
• Educationalassistanceavailable for all employees
• Matching 401(k)retirementplan
• Paid holidaysincluding floating holidaysto be used at your discretion
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering business development and clinical research activities objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Director Internal Audit

The Director Internal Audit will establish and lead Axogens newly internalized Internal Audit function and will report directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This role oversees all aspects of SOX compliance internal controls IT-related audit activities and operational audits and is responsible for designing executing and continuously improving the internal audit strategy while partnering crossfunctionally with Finance IT Operations Legal Quality Assurance and other business units. The Director will serve as Axogens internal controls subject-matter expert maintaining an independent and objective assurance function while ensuring a strong control environment and alignment with regulatory expectations. This individual regularly interfaces with the Audit Committee and external auditors and provides transparent reporting on risks controls effectiveness audit findings and remediation status. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced public company environment subject to SOX and demonstrates strong judgment executive communication skills and the ability to operate with independence and influence.

Requirements of the Director Internal Audit

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA CIA or similar certification required (CIA preferred; CPA beneficial).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive internal audit SOX or public accounting experience including experience in a public company environment or Big 4/public accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements COSO internal control framework and audit methodologies.
• Experience in MedTech Pharma Biotech or other regulated industries preferred.
• Prior involvement in system implementations is a plus.
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with demonstrated ability to identify root causes and recommend scalable improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with audit or GRC tools preferred.

Responsibilities of the Director Internal Audit

The specific duties of the Director Internal Audit include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development execution and ongoing enhancement of Axogens SOX program including risk assessment scoping testing documentation and remediation tracking.
• Manage the transition of internal audit activities from a thirdparty outsourced model to a fully inhouse function establishing processes frameworks and bestpractice methodologies.
• Report functionally to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors maintaining independence from management in the execution of audit activities risk assessments and reporting of findings.
• Prepare and deliver Internal Audit reports and presentations directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors including SOX status significant audit findings remediation progress risk assessment results and emerging enterprise risks.
• Lead mentor and develop team members by fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous growth; provide clear direction set performance expectations and support career development through coaching and feedback.
• Develop and maintain a formal risk assessment framework ensuring consistent evaluation of likelihood impact and control effectiveness.
• Oversee the performance of the endtoend SOX control testing over the design and operational effectiveness of internal controls including business process and automated controls impacting financial reporting.
• Oversee IT General Controls testing including logical access change management segregationofduties compliance and interface/job monitoring.
• Perform fraud risk assessments and identify areas requiring enhanced monitoring testing or preventive controls.
• Utilize analytics data trends and key risk indicators to augment risk assessment activities and improve audit planning.
• Partner closely with Finance IT and Operations in the design of processes controls process inefficiencies and risks requiring mitigation or enhanced monitoring.
• Coordinate with external auditors regarding SOX reliance strategy walkthroughs testing schedules and remediation plans.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of key configuration and automated controls within key applications.
• Validate the completeness and accuracy of systemgenerated reports and data sets used in key financial and operational controls.
• Coordinate annual SOC 1 report reviews for thirdparty service providers including evaluating complementary user entity controls and subservice organizations.
• Track and validate remediation of control deficiencies and audit issues partnering with business owners to implement sustainable solutions.
• Prepare clear concise audit reports summarizing findings root causes and recommended corrective actions.
• Provide periodic reporting to senior leadership on audit results trends and opportunities for control enhancement.
• Evaluate thirdparty and outsourced service provider risks including controls data access and continuity considerations.
• Collaborate with IT Security on cybersecurityrelated risks that impact financial reporting or operational audit scope.
• Support readiness efforts and future-state design relating to systems implementations and upgrades including ERP HRIS and manufacturing systems to ensure effective control design and documentation.
• Conduct operational compliance and process audits to assess risks evaluate efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement across the organization.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across the business promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Location

111 West Oak Ave. Tampa FL 33602

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Benefits/Compensation

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.