Head of Internal Audit | North Shore (Hybrid)

A large publicly traded global technology and advanced manufacturing company is seeking a Vice President of Internal Audit to lead its worldwide internal audit function.

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity with direct exposure to the Audit Committee CFO and senior leadership team. The Vice President will oversee a global team of approximately 810 professionals and provide independent assurance and strategic guidance across financial operational compliance technology cybersecurity and enterprise risk matters.

The organization is growing investing in new technologies and undergoing significant business and systems transformation. The incoming leader will have the opportunity to modernize the audit function expand its technology capabilities strengthen its talent pipeline and increase the use of analytics artificial intelligence and emerging audit tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global internal audit function and develop a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with the companys strategic priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Audit Committee CFO executive leadership and business leaders worldwide.
• Oversee financial operational compliance technology cybersecurity and special-investigation audits.
• Lead the companys SOX compliance and testing program including coordination with external auditors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls governance practices and enterprise risk-management processes.
• Expand the functions technology audit capabilities and support major ERP and digital-transformation initiatives.
• Build mentor and develop a high-performing global team while establishing strong succession and career-development plans.
• Deliver practical business-oriented recommendations that improve processes without creating an overly punitive audit environment.
• Apply data analytics automation AI and emerging technologies to improve audit quality efficiency and insight.

Candidate Profile

• Progressive experience in internal audit public accounting risk management or a related discipline.
• Significant leadership experience within a complex global publicly traded organization.
• Experience leading a substantial SOX compliance program.
• Strong knowledge of internal-control frameworks risk-assessment methodologies and professional audit standards.
• Direct experience presenting to an Audit Committee Board CFO or other senior executives.
• Proven ability to lead develop and influence teams across multiple geographies.
• Working knowledge of IT audit cybersecurity risk data analytics and ERP implementations.
• Executive presence strong judgment and excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Collaborative pragmatic leadership style with the ability to balance independence accountability and business partnership.
• Accounting finance business or a related field; advanced degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Additional Details

• Competitive executive compensation package including base salary annual incentive compensation equity and comprehensive benefits.