Director of Internal Audit

Director of Internal Audit

• More than 40,000 clients in almost 100 countries rely on my clients technology to elevate how, when, and where their work gets done.
• My client is Headquartered in Austin, Texas

About the Job

• The Director of Internal Audit designs the planning and execution of the companies Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance efforts. 
• This is a hands-on position which interfaces with various levels of management. 
• The Director of Internal Audit must be able to maintain objectivity and provide the appropriate level of guidance to the company’s process owners in terms of SOX requirements and changes to control structure that leads to a sustainable and cost effective programs for the company.
• The position reports to the CFO

Controls & Process Improvements

• Lead effort in defining control objectives and monitoring compliance for SOX requirements
• Plan annual SOX program, which includes scoping, timing, and execution
• Conduct walkthroughs; review and observe business processes to assess process level controls, entity level controls, and application controls
• Identify risk and/or process deficiencies; recommend improvements for key processes and procedures
• Manage resources who evaluate and test internal controls’ operating effectiveness; this may include testing select processes, detailed working paper review, test design, sample size guidance, exception evaluation criteria, and retest expectations
• Facilitate in the remediation of control gaps with process owners to ensure that issues are brought to closure; help escalate when deficiencies are not remediated timely
• Research changes in SOX regulations to ensure timely compliance
• Assist in the implementation and compliance of process level controls, entity level controls, and application controls for newly acquired subsidiaries or components of the company
• Serve as a liaison between Finance & Accounting, third party consultants, and external auditors regarding controls over financial reporting
• Facilitate annual training to employees regarding compliance with SOX / SOC controls

Other Compliance Reporting

• Assist in the coordination of other compliance audits (i.e. SOC) performed by the company and its subsidiaries
  Special Projects
• Assist in the researching technical accounting pronouncements, and evaluating their impact on the company’s financial reporting and business operations
• Identify and evaluate issues and processes that may impact multiple business units; suggest ideas and solutions that may lead to standardized and improved processes across multiple business units

The right Candidate

• CPA desired, CIA and/or other relevant certifications a plus
• Bachelors Degree in accounting, information systems management, or related field required. Masters preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public accounting firm (Big 4), leading financial audits for public companies
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory and/or project management experience
• Relevant experience working with Finance and IT operating procedures in the software and payroll industry preferred
• Knowledge of accounting principles, auditing standards, COSO, PCAOB, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Strong business and technology acumen; solid understanding of general IT computer and application controls, IT platforms and related services
• Skilled in planning, organizing and implementing information technology policies, procedures and practices in regulated computing environment
• Highly organized, results-oriented and attentive to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, facilitation and diplomacy skills
• Ability to build consensus among business process owners, department managers, and outside professionals to influence and coordinate across organization boundaries
• Independently determines and develops approaches to complex problems. Thinks creatively and applies facilitation skills to achieve resolution
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications