Director of Internal Audit

Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite, 5 days per week)

Summary

The client is seeking a hands-on Director of Internal Audit to lead global SOX testing, corporate audits, and the ERM program. This role partners closely with executive leadership, external auditors, and business units to strengthen internal controls, oversee risk governance, and drive process improvement across a dynamic, multi-brand organization.

Overview

The Director of Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) oversees global SOX testing, corporate audits, and the Client’s ERM program. This person manages requests from outside SOX advisors, co-sourced providers, and external auditors. Evaluates Client’s SOX program and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure a strong internal control environment (ICFR). Responsible for analyzing complex risks and applying advanced risk management techniques to mitigate and resolve them.

Responsibilities

Internal Audit Priorities Assist in developing the annual global internal audit plan. Oversee internal audit and co-sourced testing of Client’s SOX program and corporate audit activities. Advise the organization on SOX control gaps and redesign of internal controls. Analyze and review SOX issues, perform root-cause analysis, and recommend remediation plans. Evaluate processes for control design deficiencies and implement mitigations. Review new processes from a control perspective and work with process owners to design and implement controls. Monitor SOX compliance and report non-compliance activities. Prepare Audit Committee reporting materials for SOX, ERM, and internal audit activities. Design and execute audits of assigned Client Support Center (CSC) processes. Communicate audit results through written reports to key stakeholders. Manage and develop a small audit team. Lead or participate in other Internal Audit projects as required. Drive continuous improvement in audit technology, tools, and department processes. Utilize data analytics in support of continuous auditing and home-office audit approaches.

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Manage and oversee the Client’s ERM framework for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Audit Committee. Prepare ERM agendas, minutes, materials, and analyses for leadership and the board. Lead implementation of AuditBoard’s Risk Oversight solution and manage ERM risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting. Produce reports highlighting findings, risk positions, and recommendations. Analyze ERM data to identify enterprise-wide risk trends and key factors that mitigate risk. Identify and document ERM process needs and objectives. Collaborate across business units to gather risk-related data. Maintain ERM metrics, documentation, and reports. Promote awareness of enterprise risk management across the organization.

The Benefits Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and equity grants. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life coverage. 401(k) plan with company match and stock purchase options. Tuition reimbursement, dependent scholarships, and paid time off. Continuing education and certification support. Visible, high-impact role with leadership exposure.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field. 12+ years of internal/external audit, SOX, and ERM experience. Active CPA or CIA certification required. Prior public accounting experience preferred. Strong understanding of SOX, COSO 2013, and SEC ICFR guidance. Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Project management or structured problem-solving experience preferred. Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Experience Experience with AuditBoard and Microsoft BI analytics. Supervisory/management experience. Strong business insight and process analysis skills.