Director of Internal Audit

SolomonEdwards; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

SolomonEdwards is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit to join its corporate finance and risk leadership team. This high-visibility role partners with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to deliver independent assessments of internal controls, financial processes, compliance, and operational risk.

The role requires CPA, 10+ years of audit experience, and Big 4 exposure. Hybrid work with travel ~20% offers a path to shape governance and risk strategy while leading a team of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
• CPA required.
• CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive internal and/or external audit experience.
• Big 4 experience at Senior Manager or Director level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, internal controls, governance, risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual internal audit strategy and risk-based plan.
• Manage complex audit engagements spanning financial, operational, IT, compliance and emerging risks.
• Assess design and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Oversee SOX compliance, internal control testing and related documentation.
• Identify control gaps and develop practical recommendations to strengthen controls environment.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and Audit Committee.
• Partner with business leaders to implement corrective actions and monitor remediation
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement within internal audit
• Utilize data analytics and audit technology to enhance coverage and efficiency
• Oversee investigations involving potential financial or operational misconduct
• Lead, coach and develop internal audit professionals
• Manage outside audit resources and collaborate with external auditors
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives

Skills

Audit leadership

SOX

COSO

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days remote after onboarding

Travel: Approximately 20%

A leading and well-established organization is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit to join its corporate finance and risk leadership team. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an accomplished audit professional to help shape the company's internal audit, risk management, compliance, and internal control environment.

The position will work closely with senior leadership and the Audit Committee while providing independent assessments of internal controls, financial processes, compliance, and operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the annual internal audit strategy and risk-based audit plan
• Manage complex audit engagements covering financial, operational, IT, compliance, and emerging risks
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements
• Oversee SOX compliance, internal control testing, and related documentation
• Identify control gaps and develop practical recommendations to strengthen the control environment
• Present audit findings, trends, and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership
• Partner with business leaders to implement corrective actions and monitor remediation efforts
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives within the internal audit function
• Utilize data analytics and audit technology to enhance audit coverage and efficiency
• Oversee investigations involving potential financial or operational misconduct
• Lead, coach, and develop internal audit professionals
• Manage outside audit resources and departmental planning as needed
• Collaborate with external auditors and key business stakeholders
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as requested by senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• CPA required
• CIA, CISA, CFE, or similar certification strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive internal and/or external audit experience
• Prior experience leading audit engagements and managing audit professionals
• Big 4 experience at the Senior Manager or Director level preferred
• Strong knowledge of SOX, COSO, internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance
• Experience developing and executing risk-based audit plans
• Exposure to financial, operational, IT, and fraud-related auditing
• Experience with data analytics and modern audit technology
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to take on a visible leadership position within a sophisticated corporate environment, working directly with senior executives and playing an important role in the organization's governance, risk, and internal control strategy.

Compensation:

$170,000–$200,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.

Hybrid schedule:

3 days in the office and 2 days remote following the initial onboarding period.