Global Head of Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Tekion Corp; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Collaborative, innovative culture

Job summary

Tekion Corp seeks an exceptional senior leader to head internal audit globally. This role ensures effective controls, governance, risk management, and compliance across finance, operations, IT, and regulatory ecosystems. The incumbent partners with CFO, GC, and CIO to shape assurance programs and drive improvements.

The position emphasizes building a world-class team, leveraging automation and analytics, and communicating clear risk insights to the Audit Committee and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in internal audit or related fields with 6+ years in senior leadership.
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CIA/CISA preferred.
• Expert-level knowledge of SOX, COSO, IIA standards.
• Experience presenting to audit committees and boards.
• Proven track record building global audit teams in high-growth/public companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide internal audit strategy, aligning plans with risk and priorities.
• Oversee financial, operational, IT, and compliance audits globally.
• Own the SOX compliance program across functions and geographies.
• Serve as primary liaison to the Audit Committee with reporting and insights.
• Lead investigations into fraud, misconduct, and breakdowns in processes.
• Partner with CFO/GC/CIO to assess control environments and drive improvements.
• Build and mentor a world-class audit team and foster an ethics-driven culture.
• Drive automation and data analytics to enhance efficiency and insight.

Skills

SOX knowledge

COSO framework

Executive communication

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA preferred

Job description

Tekion Corp seeks an exceptional senior leader to head internal audit globally. This role ensures effective controls, governance, risk management, and compliance across finance, operations, IT, and regulatory ecosystems. The incumbent partners with CFO, GC, and CIO to shape assurance programs and drive improvements.

The position emphasizes building a world-class team, leveraging automation and analytics, and communicating clear risk insights to the Audit Committee and executive leadership.