Director, Internal Audit & SOX Compliance
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's internal control environment over financial reporting (ICFR) in alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements within a high-growth defense sector.
Role type
Director, Internal Audit & SOX Compliance
Builds
End-to-end SOX 404 compliance program, annual internal audit plans, and risk mitigation strategies for financial reporting.
Domain
Defense industry, Financial Compliance, Internal Audit
Required skills
SOX 404 compliance, ICFR design and testing, IT general controls, risk-based auditing, defense industry regulations, data analytics, AI-assisted audit tools, team leadership, budget management, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
MBA, CPA, CISA, public company leadership experience
Technologies
AI-assisted audit tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end SOX 404 compliance program including scoping, risk assessment, control documentation, testing, and deficiency evaluation; Develop and execute an annual internal audit plan focused on financial reporting risks and regulatory developments; Partner with process owners to document and improve key business processes and internal controls; Lead and manage internal audit staff including hiring, training, and succession planning; Conduct regular risk assessments and deliver SOX progress updates to senior management and the Audit Committee; Integrate data analytics and AI-assisted audit tools to improve audit coverage and efficiency.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
