Director of internal Audit

CFS; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 185,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to build and lead the internal audit function from the ground up, setting strategy, framework, and long-term vision. You will partner with executive leadership to shape risk management and governance across the organization.

You will drive a multi-year audit roadmap, strengthen controls, and guide healthcare compliance initiatives while developing a high-performing team and advancing data-driven audit processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA or related master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of auditing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Proven success as a Director of Internal Audit, Internal Audit Manager, or senior audit leader.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, enterprise risk management, healthcare compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience within healthcare, payer, provider, correctional healthcare, or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred for the Director of Internal Audit role.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with audit technology, data analytics tools, and exposure to Dynamics 365 Business Central are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy, annual audit plan, and multi-year audit roadmap.
• Lead operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits while ensuring timely delivery of actionable audit reports.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and prioritize audit activities based on organizational and regulatory risk exposure.
• Evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks, governance processes, and compliance programs.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address regulatory matters, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and audit technology tools to identify trends, strengthen controls, and improve audit effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or related master's degree

Tools

Excel

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Audit technology tools

Job description

• As the Director of Internal Audit, you will build and lead the internal audit function from the ground up, creating the strategy, framework, and long-term vision.
• The Director of Internal Audit will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing key decisions related to risk, controls, and governance.
• Gain broad organizational exposure by partnering with leaders across Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Operations.
• The Director of Internal Audit will develop a multi-year audit roadmap and establish best-in-class audit practices aligned with industry standards.
• Drive meaningful impact by strengthening internal controls and enhancing enterprise-wide risk management processes.
• Lead healthcare-focused compliance initiatives involving HIPAA, CMS regulations, and other critical regulatory requirements.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing audit team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• The Director of Internal Audit will leverage data analytics and technology to modernize audit processes and improve organizational performance.
• Enjoy a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Director of Internal Audit

Fully Remote

Salary: 185k-213k

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• As the Director of Internal Audit, you will build and lead the internal audit function from the ground up, creating the strategy, framework, and long-term vision.
• The Director of Internal Audit will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, influencing key decisions related to risk, controls, and governance.
• Gain broad organizational exposure by partnering with leaders across Finance, Compliance, Legal, IT, and Operations.
• The Director of Internal Audit will develop a multi-year audit roadmap and establish best-in-class audit practices aligned with industry standards.
• Drive meaningful impact by strengthening internal controls and enhancing enterprise-wide risk management processes.
• Lead healthcare-focused compliance initiatives involving HIPAA, CMS regulations, and other critical regulatory requirements.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing audit team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• The Director of Internal Audit will leverage data analytics and technology to modernize audit processes and improve organizational performance.
• Enjoy a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• The Director of Internal Audit will establish and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy, annual audit plan, and multi-year audit roadmap.
• Lead operational, financial, IT, and compliance audits while ensuring timely delivery of actionable audit reports.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and prioritize audit activities based on organizational and regulatory risk exposure.
• The Director of Internal Audit will evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks, governance processes, and compliance programs.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address regulatory matters, investigations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and audit technology tools to identify trends, strengthen controls, and improve audit effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA or related master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of auditing experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Proven success as a Director of Internal Audit, Internal Audit Manager, or senior audit leader responsible for building or transforming an internal audit function.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, enterprise risk management, healthcare compliance, and internal controls.
• Experience within healthcare, payer, provider, correctional healthcare, or other highly regulated environments strongly preferred for the Director of Internal Audit role.
• Advanced Excel skills, experience with audit technology, data analytics tools, and exposure to Dynamics 365 Business Central are highly desirable.