Global Head of Internal Audit & SOX Governance

IFF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 241,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit function from our New York HQ. This executive will develop and execute a risk-based audit strategy, oversee SOX 404 compliance, and advise executive leadership and the Audit Committee on governance and controls.

The role requires 15+ years in audit/risk/controls with 10+ years in senior leadership, and a strong track record in publicly traded companies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience across audit, accounting, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
• ≥10 years in senior audit leadership roles.
• Experience leading a global internal audit function within a publicly traded company.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, SEC reporting environment, ERM, internal controls, and governance.
• Strong familiarity with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and professional practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee, presenting plans, findings, risks, and remediation progress.
• Maintain independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function with access to the Audit Committee.
• Develop and execute a risk-based global audit plan covering financial, operational, tech, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and monitor emerging risks with independent governance insights.
• Oversee SOX 404 compliance program including control design and effectiveness evaluation.
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency and remediation of deficiencies.
• Support investigations involving fraud, misconduct, ethics concerns, or policy violations with Legal, HR, Compliance, and Security.
• Drive innovation through analytics, automation, and AI-enabled auditing.
• Build and lead a high-performing global audit team and develop talent pipelines.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Data analytics

Audit leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Automation tools

Job description

IFF is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit function from our New York HQ. This executive will develop and execute a risk-based audit strategy, oversee SOX 404 compliance, and advise executive leadership and the Audit Committee on governance and controls.

The role requires 15+ years in audit/risk/controls with 10+ years in senior leadership, and a strong track record in publicly traded companies.