Sr. Director, Internal Audit

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Director, Internal Audit based in United States.

This senior leadership role is responsible for establishing and scaling a global internal audit function within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment. The position operates with significant autonomy at the outset, with responsibility for building the internal audit framework from the ground up. It plays a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across a complex, high-volume digital organization. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee with a dotted reporting line to the CFO, the role ensures independent oversight of risk and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will influence executive decision-making while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders. Over time, this leader will have the opportunity to build and grow a dedicated internal audit team aligned with business expansion.

• Develop and implement an enterprise-wide risk assessment framework, including the creation and ongoing maintenance of a risk heat map presented to senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Design and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and emerging risk areas.
• Lead operational, financial, and compliance audits across business functions, ensuring consistency with internal control frameworks and industry standards.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and external auditors to coordinate audit activities, investigations, and reporting processes while minimizing duplication of effort.
• Present audit findings, remediation updates, and risk insights to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.
• Monitor remediation efforts, validate resolution of findings, and ensure sustainable control improvements.
• Develop and formalize internal audit policies, methodologies, and governance structures to support scalable growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on enterprise risk, strategic initiatives, and evolving regulatory expectations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or enterprise risk management, including 3–5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Professional certification required (CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and SOX 404 compliance requirements.
• Experience working in high-volume transaction environments and/or publicly traded companies preferred.
• Background in the technology sector strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build audit functions, define methodologies, and operate independently in complex environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.
• Experience with audit tools, data analytics, and risk assessment methodologies is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive base compensation with performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Equity participation in the organization.
• Salary range: $249,000 – $316,000 annually (bonus included).
• Opportunity to establish and scale an internal audit function from the ground up.
• High visibility with executive leadership and direct exposure to the Audit Committee.
• Remote-first and globally distributed working environment with flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape enterprise risk strategy in a fast-scaling organization.