Associate Director of Internal Audit

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Competitive benefits

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting partners with an established organization to recruit an experienced Associate Director of Internal Audit who will lead risk-based audits, support SEC reporting compliance, and strengthen ICFR and financial controls.

Reporting to the VP of Internal Audit, this role offers a visible leadership position to influence financial reporting and drive improvements across business processes and controls enterprise-wide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing audit teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead audits of consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K), and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Ensure audit activities align with US GAAP, SEC requirements, and SOX regulations.
• Assess financial, operational, and reporting risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Research complex accounting and auditing matters and advise on appropriate solutions.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, supervise fieldwork, and ensure accurate audit documentation.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings to senior leadership, and monitor remediation efforts.
• Partner with management, external auditors, and business units to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit staff while supporting the VP of Internal Audit.
• Participate in special projects, including operational audits, investigations, due diligence, acquisition integration, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Public accounting

US GAAP

SEC regulations

SOX compliance

Education

CPA license

Job description

KBW has partnered with an established organization seeking an experienced Associate Director of Internal Audit to help lead and strengthen its internal audit function. Reporting to the VP of Internal Audit, this individual will oversee risk-based audits, support SEC reporting compliance, and drive improvements in internal controls, financial reporting, and business processes.

This is an opportunity to take on a visible leadership role within Internal Audit, influence financial reporting and internal control practices, and contribute to a range of strategic and operational initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audits of consolidated financial statements, SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K), and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Ensure audit activities align with US GAAP, SEC requirements, and SOX regulations.
• Assess financial, operational, and reporting risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Research complex accounting and auditing matters and advise on appropriate solutions.
• Develop risk-based audit plans, supervise fieldwork, and ensure accurate audit documentation.
• Prepare audit reports, communicate findings to senior leadership, and monitor remediation efforts.
• Partner with management, external auditors, and business units to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.
• Lead, coach, and develop audit staff while supporting the VP of Internal Audit.
• Participate in special projects, including operational audits, investigations, due diligence, acquisition integration, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing audit teams.

Compensation

$175-190,000 plus bonus and benefits