Global Director of Internal Audit & Assurance

Eaton Group; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 182,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to lead a global FinOps Internal Audit portfolio across Electrical Sector Americas. You will shape the risk-based assurance program, strengthen internal controls, and deliver actionable senior-leadership insights.

As a leader, you will build relationships with senior executives, deploy resources globally, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring independence and appropriate assurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years in public accounting, internal audit, finance, controllership, or related risk roles.
• Minimum 3 years of people-management experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global internal audit portfolio aligned to assigned businesses and processes.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and execute risk-based audits across financial, operational, compliance areas.
• Direct audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation follow-up.
• Translate findings into clear insights and drive sustainable improvements.
• Provide strategic advisory support for major initiatives and transformations.
• Coordinate with SOX, ERM, Ethics, IT Audit, and external auditors.
• Manage global resources and develop a high-performing team.
• Champion analytics and digital tools to improve audit effectiveness.
• Represent Internal Audit in governance forums and improve methodologies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk-based auditing

Data analytics

Communication to senior leaders

Auditing standards

Adaptability across global teams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CIA

Tools

AuditBoard

ERP and financial systems

Data analytics tools

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to lead a global FinOps Internal Audit portfolio across Electrical Sector Americas. You will shape the risk-based assurance program, strengthen internal controls, and deliver actionable senior-leadership insights.

As a leader, you will build relationships with senior executives, deploy resources globally, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring independence and appropriate assurance coverage.