Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop and execute a fluid, risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
- Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment
- Evaluate emerging risks (geopolitical, technological, and regulatory) to ensure audit coverage remains proactive and forward-looking.
- Design and execute a comprehensive ERM assessment framework to identify and evaluate high-velocity risks across strategic, operational, international, IT, and legal/compliance pillars, ensuring governance structures and audit priorities adapt to the organization’s global growth and evolving tech-sector requirements.
- Lead audits of core value streams, including Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R), identifying control gaps at critical hand-off points.
- Evaluate controls within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory valuation, shop floor efficiencies, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and supply chain resilience.
- Move beyond identifying symptoms to uncovering root causes, delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance and operational velocity.
- Lead the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework.
- Support pre-acquisition due diligence and ensure acquired entities meet essential regulatory and SOX compliance requirements within established timelines.
- Oversee the controls surrounding purchase accounting (ASC 805), including fair value measurements and the consolidation of fragmented financial systems.
- Serve as a primary liaison to senior management, navigating sensitive audit findings with diplomacy and commercial acumen.
- Distill complex audit results into concise, actionable insights for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
- Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a seamless year-end execution.
- Evaluate internal controls specific to government contracting environments, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements.
- Leverage AI and data analytics to transition from manual sampling to continuous monitoring and automated control testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 8–10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
Nice to Have
- CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
- Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards.
- Proven experience managing internal control transitions during business combinations or legal entity restructurings.
- Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle).
