Associate Director, Internal Audit

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and reporting of risk-based audits across Finance, Human Resources, Enterprise Risk Management, Operations, Procurement, Commercial, and Corporate Services.

• Supervise audit engagements from the initial risk assessment to the final reporting and validation of issues.

• Independently assess governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

• Identify control deficiencies, operational inefficiencies, and emerging risks, while recommending actionable solutions.

• Assist in the development and upkeep of the annual risk assessment and audit plan.

• Keep abreast of business, regulatory, and industry changes to pinpoint emerging risks and audit priorities.

• Evaluate strategic, financial, operational, compliance, and reputational risks.

• Provide insights on risk trends and control effectiveness to executive management.

• Cultivate relationships with executive leadership, business partners, and key stakeholders.

• Offer advice on risk and control issues while upholding auditor independence and objectivity.

• Facilitate discussions around audit findings, root causes, remediation strategies, and risk mitigation plans.

• Present audit outcomes and significant risk themes to senior management and governance committees.

• Lead, mentor, and nurture a team of internal audit professionals.

• Propel performance management, coaching, succession planning, and resource allocation.

• Advocate for data analytics and innovative auditing techniques.

• Prepare audit reports that convey key risks and recommendations.

• Monitor and report on the remediation of audit issues and the health of the control environment.

• Provide quarterly updates and risk reporting to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

• Support regulatory examinations, external audits, and governance initiatives.

• Enhance audit methodologies, tools, reporting practices, and stakeholder engagement.

• Promote data-driven auditing and continuous risk monitoring.

• Benchmark internal audit practices against industry standards.

• Contribute to the strategic direction and maturity of the Internal Audit function.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of progressive experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Public Accounting, Regulatory, or a related assurance function.

• Substantial experience in leading audits across various business functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Enterprise Risk.

• Strong grasp of governance, risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.

• Proven success in managing complex audit portfolios and leading teams.

• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior executives and board-level stakeholders.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, project management, and relationship management skills.

• Experience in developing risk-based audit plans and executing audits in dynamic business environments.

• CPA, CIA, or other relevant professional certification is preferred.

• Experience in a publicly traded company, regulated industry, or large complex organization is preferred.

• Familiarity with SOX, COSO, ERM frameworks, and regulatory expectations is preferred.

• Experience in leveraging data analytics and technology-enabled auditing techniques is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to provide strategic, risk-focused insights is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Discounted employee stock purchase program.

• Paid time off for holidays.

• Family leave.

• Company-wide wellness days.

• Flexible work accommodations.

• Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development.

• Business Resource Groups open to all employees.

• Opportunity to join an S&P 500 company with over 45 years of sustainable growth.

• Global community dedicated to volunteerism and sustainability.