Director, Internal Audit

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an senior leader to drive internal audit and SOX engagements across industries from its New York operations. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and leveraging AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness.

The candidate should bring 10+ years in internal audit or risk advisory, with CPA/CIA/CISA preferred, and a track record mentoring teams while managing client relationships and business development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Internal Audit, SOX, Risk Advisory, Public Accounting, or Consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Strong foundation in accounting, finance, business, analytics, economics, or related disciplines.
• CPA, CIA or CISA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a variety of internal audit and SOX engagements across industries.
• Collaborate with clients to evaluate risk, governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance to improve business processes and mitigate risk.
• Mentor team members to deliver quality outcomes.
• Implement AI and risk technology to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive business development and support client relationships.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX

Risk Advisory

Governance

Risk Management

Client Relationships

Mentoring

Data Analytics

AI in Audit

Education

CPA

CIA

CISA

Tools

Audit Technologies

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

Locations: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Washington, DC; Silicon Valley, CA

Company Summary

We are partnered with a leading consulting firm that is looking to grow its Internal Audit practice. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of internal audit, SOX, or risk advisory experience within public accounting or consulting and are well versed in internal controls, governance, and risk management. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a variety of internal audit services, managing client relationships, and leveraging AI and other technology tools to address and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

• Leading a variety of internal audit and SOX engagements across industries.
• Collaborate with clients to evaluate risk, governance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance to improve business processes and mitigate risk.
• Mentor team members to consistently deliver quality outcomes.
• Implement AI and risk technology to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive business development efforts and support the growth of client relationships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Internal Audit, SOX, Risk Advisory, Public Accounting, or Consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, governance, and risk management.
• Strong foundation in accounting, finance, business, analytics, economics, or related disciplines.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Comfort leveraging technology, data analytics, AI, and other tools to enhance audit effectiveness.