Associate Director - Internal Audit

SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Internal Audit is the senior auditor responsible for leading the company's internal audit and warranty compliance functions along with the development, implementation, and monitoring of governance, compliance, and quality standards.

This role independently assures senior management and the Audit Board of Directors of Directors of the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and company policies and regulations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES


* Leads and manages audit strategy and engagements for internal audit and warranty compliance.

Develops and executes risk-based audit programs including strategic, emerging, information technology (IT), and fraud risks.


* Evaluates and improves the effectiveness of internal controls and audit programs, governance processes, audit resources, and risk management systems.


* Directs the overall performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, establishing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting the company's processes and procedures.


* Develops quality assurance (QA) reviews and continuous monitoring improvement initiatives for internal audit and warranty compliance.


* Evaluates and improves quality standards, policies, procedures, utilization of IT and data, and cross-functional team collaboration to improve control environment and achieve organizational objectives.


* Builds strong relationships with senior management, business leadership, and stakeholders.

Presents audit findings and recommendations to executive leadership, audit committee, and stakeholders.


* Leads, mentors, and develops high-performing audit teams including utilization of consultants.

Manages department budgets and resource allocations.


* Leads the company's investigations of alleged fraudulent activity in close coordination with the Legal and Human Resources (HR) departments.


* Performs special projects as assigned by the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and/or Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES


* Benchmarks audit work processes and promotes continuous process improvements with a focus on implementing leading IT audit practices and data analytics.


* Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships.

Shares and disseminates learnings to staff and management.

REQUIRED SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.


* CPA required.

CIA, CFE, and/or CISA certifications strongly preferred.


* 10-12+ years of progressive internal and/or external audit experience, including leadership responsibility.


* Prior Big 4 audit experience at the Senior Manager or Director level preferred.


* Deep knowledge of internal audit, enterprise risk management, internal controls, governance, and compliance frameworks, includi...