Senior Director, Internal Audit

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology big data machine learning and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3000 people across North America Asia and Europe.

Provides executive oversight of Tekions global internal audit function ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls governance risk management and compliance. Partners with the audit committee and executive leadership to drive accountability transparency and operational integrity through risk-based audit programs and strategic advisory services.

• Leads the enterprise-wide internal audit strategy aligning audit plans with business risks regulatory requirements and company priorities.

• Oversees financial operational IT and compliance audits globally ensuring coverage independence and value-added recommendations.

• Owns the SOX compliance program directing design testing and remediation of controls across all relevant functions and geographies.

• Serves as primary liaison to the Audit Committee providing reporting risk insights and recommendations to strengthen governance.

• Leads high-level investigations into fraud misconduct and operational breakdowns ensuring objectivity and legal/regulatory compliance.

• Partners with senior executives including CFO General Counsel and CIO to assess control environments and influence process improvements.

• Builds and mentors a world-class internal audit team fostering a high-performance ethics-driven and forward-thinking audit culture.

• Drives automation data analytics integration and audit technology strategy to enhance efficiency accuracy and insight generation.

• 15 years of experience in internal audit enterprise risk management or public accounting with 6 years in senior leadership roles

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required; CPA CIA or CISA strongly preferred

• Expert-level knowledge of SOX COSO IIA standards and global governance and compliance frameworks

• Extensive experience presenting to audit committees boards and executive leadership

• Proven success building global audit teams and functions in high-growth or public company environments

• Exceptional leadership strategic thinking and executive communication skills

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options

• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical dental and vision coverage

• Great benefits including unlimited PTO parental leave and free snacks and beverages

• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valleys most dominant and successful companies

• Be part of an early stage hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper

• Work on the latest and coolest technologies everything is home-grown and built ground-up

• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration

• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation rewards performance and discourages hierarchy

• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Effective 4 Aug 2026 Current Tekion Employees should apply via the Internal Job Board in Ashby

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