Global Chief Internal Audit & Risk Leader

Ask Athena; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ask Athena is seeking a strategic VP of Internal Audit to lead the global audit function, report to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO, and influence senior leadership on risk and controls. This role offers scope to shape risk strategy, strengthen controls, and drive analytics-enabled insights across the organization.

The successful candidate will own the SOX 404 program, develop a risk-based audit plan, and guide a high-performing, diverse team.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive SOX 404 compliance and control testing experience.
• Experience in risk assessments and internal audit planning.
• Global leadership experience managing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual enterprise risk assessment and communicate changes in risk profile.
• Oversee SOX 404 program, ICFR, remediation tracking, and external coordination.
• Develop strategic audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Present audit results to CFO and Audit Committee; drive improvement.
• Manage global team and develop talent while fostering inclusion.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and AI in audits to scale coverage.
• Coordinate with Legal on compliance programs and whistleblower investigations.

Skills

SOX 404 Compliance

Data Analytics

Leadership

Executive Presence

Risk Assessment

Process Improvement

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

MBA or advanced degree

CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE or equivalent

Tools

HFM

ERP (SAP)

BI Tools

Job description

Ask Athena is seeking a strategic VP of Internal Audit to lead the global audit function, report to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO, and influence senior leadership on risk and controls. This role offers scope to shape risk strategy, strengthen controls, and drive analytics-enabled insights across the organization.

The successful candidate will own the SOX 404 program, develop a risk-based audit plan, and guide a high-performing, diverse team.