Global Director, Internal Audit & Assurance

Eaton Corporation; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 182,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead a global FinOps Internal Audit portfolio, aligning to assigned businesses, regions, and enterprise processes, primarily in Electrical Sector Americas. The role develops risk-based assurance, strengthens controls, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership.

The director will build trusted relationships with senior leaders, deploy resources globally, and lead a high-performing team while championing data analytics, AuditBoard, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive professional experience in public accounting, internal audit, finance, controllership, operations, or related risk and assurance functions.
• Minimum 3 years of people-management experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set strategy, priorities, operating rhythm, and talent agenda for Internal Audit.
• Own relationships with senior leaders across businesses, regions, and processes.
• Develop a global, risk-based portfolio of audits and advisory work.
• Direct audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Translate findings into clear insights and drive remediation and improvements.
• Provide advisory support for strategic initiatives while ensuring independent assurance.

Skills

Internal Audit Leadership

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Risk-based auditing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AuditBoard

ERP systems

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Director of Internal Audit to lead a global FinOps Internal Audit portfolio, aligning to assigned businesses, regions, and enterprise processes, primarily in Electrical Sector Americas. The role develops risk-based assurance, strengthens controls, and provides actionable insights to senior leadership.

The director will build trusted relationships with senior leaders, deploy resources globally, and lead a high-performing team while championing data analytics, AuditBoard, and