Director, Internal Audit

Responsibilities

The Director, Internal Audit & Compliance provides strategic leadership and vision for Avient's global Corporate Audit function.

This role drives a culture of strong controls, disciplined risk management, and objective assurance to enhance operational performance across the enterprise.

The Director leads the Company's enterprise risk management (ERM) assessment and oversees the development and execution of an agile, technology-enabled audit strategy.

Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the CFO, this role is accountable for assessing enterprise risk, shaping efficient audit plans, evaluating the effectiveness of governance and internal controls, and communicating actionable insights that strengthen Avient's control environment.

A key priority is the ongoing exploration and use of innovative technologies to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and risk coverage.

Responsibilities


* Partner with senior leadership to identify and assess financial, operational, and IT risks, translating those insights into dynamic, risk-based audit strategies.


* Leverage emerging technologies and data analytics to modernize and streamline audit methodologies and enhance assurance quality.


* Ensure the Audit function conducts rigorous, independent assessments of internal control design and effectiveness, as well as the accuracy and completeness of financial information.


* Communicate audit results and recommendations clearly and constructively and collaborate with management to establish and monitor timely corrective action plans.


* Provide risk intelligence and strategic insights to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, including comprehensive updates on audit progress, key trends, and opportunities to strengthen controls.


* Collaborate with external auditors to align coverage and maximize opportunities to improve efficiency.


* Develop and deliver periodic reports to management and the Audit Committee on audit results, resource planning, and technology enablement strategies.


* Oversee integration of newly acquired businesses into a compliant Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) environment.


* Monitor and interpret changes in regulatory requirements and evolving audit standards to proactively adjust audit plans.


* Lead the Company's enterprise risk management (ERM) process and ensure alignment with broader organizational strategy.


* Foster a high performing audit organization by developing talent, strengthening technical and leadership capabilities, effectively coaching, and promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and innovation.


* Align the structure, roles, and operating model of the Internal Audit function with the organization's strategic priorities, ensuring the team is positioned for agility, digital enablement, and evolving business needs.


* Travel as needed to support audit engagements or advisory initiativ...