AI-Powered Internal Audit Director

Eliassen Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks an Internal Audit/SOX Director to lead objective assessments of financial statements and controls across diverse industries in the San Francisco area. You will set strategic direction, build a high-performing internal audit function, and mentor future leaders while driving value-driven engagements.

The role emphasizes leveraging AI and risk technologies to enhance audit processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and promote quality, integrity, and inclusion within the team

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Internal Audit and SOX program ownership or oversight.
• Experience setting up, transforming, and managing internal audit functions, including co-sourcing or outsourcing models.
• Hands-on application of AI and risk technologies within audit processes.
• Track record of business development and converting opportunities into engagements.
• History of mentoring teams and developing future leaders.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and delivering value-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and development of internal audit services across various industries.
• Oversee implementation of internal audit function setups, transformations, and managed services.
• Utilize AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes.
• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities and converting them into successful engagements.
• Mentor and guide the next generation of leaders within the internal audit team.
• Promote a culture of quality, integrity, and inclusion while maintaining our client's reputation.
• Develop and implement business process improvements to optimize audit efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver value-driven audit services.
• Confirm data integrity, security, and compliance within audit frameworks.

Skills

Internal Audit Leadership

SOX/Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Business Development

Tools

AI risk technologies

Job description

Eliassen Group seeks an Internal Audit/SOX Director to lead objective assessments of financial statements and controls across diverse industries in the San Francisco area. You will set strategic direction, build a high-performing internal audit function, and mentor future leaders while driving value-driven engagements.

The role emphasizes leveraging AI and risk technologies to enhance audit processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and promote quality, integrity, and inclusion within the team