Global Internal Audit Director — Risk & Controls Leader

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead the Internal Auditing & Advisory Services team in overseeing risk-based audits across major segments. The role focuses on developing segment audit plans, guiding teams through scoping, fieldwork and reporting while ensuring remediation of audit findings.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in internal auditing, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to travel up to 20% and work on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline.
• Significant progressively responsible job-related experience.
• Knowledge of risk management processes, tools and techniques.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as audit director for the Internal Auditing & Advisory Services team.
• Support internal risk-based audits for one of Caterpillar’s primary segments.
• Develop the segment internal audit plan targeting the highest risks.
• Lead audit teams through pre-scoping, planning and scoping, fieldwork, wrap-up and reporting.
• Partner with segment and division teams to ensure appropriate action plans are developed.
• Ensure audit issues are remediated.
• Provide independent and objective assurance, risk management, process governance, internal control and related advisory services.

Skills

Internal Auditing

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Audit Leadership

Finance/Accounting/Compliance

Decision-Making Tools

Presentation Techniques

Analytical Thinking

Clear Communication

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related discipline

Tools

None

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced Audit Director to lead the Internal Auditing & Advisory Services team in overseeing risk-based audits across major segments. The role focuses on developing segment audit plans, guiding teams through scoping, fieldwork and reporting while ensuring remediation of audit findings.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in internal auditing, risk management and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to travel up to 20% and work on-site five days a week.