Lead Director, Internal Audit – Technology Controls Assurance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +7 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams focused on technology controls assurance.

• Manage priorities, allocate resources, and oversee workloads effectively.

• Build and maintain high-performing teams.

• Ensure uniformity in testing methodologies, documentation, and quality standards.

• Supervise the testing of IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, and automated controls.

• Assist in SOX technology risk assessments and annual scoping activities.

• Assess control deficiencies and evaluate their business and compliance implications.

• Collaborate with business and technology teams to resolve and remediate control issues.

• Provide insights on emerging technology risks and control requirements.

• Act as a key liaison with external auditors.

• Support reliance activities concerning IT controls and SOC reports.

• Coordinate with Internal Audit, Finance, Compliance, and Technology departments.

• Oversee co-sourced audit resources and third-party service providers.

• Advise leadership on technology risks associated with system implementations, cloud migrations, automation initiatives, platform modernization, and organizational changes.

• Translate technical risk and control concepts into straightforward business recommendations.

• Assist in executive reporting and communications with the Audit Committee.

• Enhance control testing through automation, data analytics, continuous monitoring, and AI-driven testing techniques.

• Stay updated on evolving regulations, audit standards, cybersecurity threats, and emerging technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in technology audit, IT controls, SOX compliance, or a related assurance function.

• Professional certification such as CISA, CRISC, CPA, CIA, or PMP is required.

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or similar environments.

• Proven experience in leading teams and managing large-scale audit or controls programs.

• Strong understanding of SOX, COSO, IT audit principles, and financial and business controls.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in presenting to senior executives and leadership teams.

• Ability to work within Eastern or Central time zones.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Experience with SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting is preferred.

• Familiarity with AuditBoard, Optro, or similar audit management tools is preferred.

• An MBA or other advanced degree is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program.

• Equity award program.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Retirement savings options.

• Wellness programs.

• Additional resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.