Global Internal Audit Director: Strategy, Risk & Impact

Eaton Group; Royal Pines (NC); 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 focused on financial and operational risks across assigned businesses, regions, and enterprise processes. The role emphasizes risk-based assurance, strong internal controls, and clear leadership insights to senior management.

The successful candidate will build relationships with senior leaders, deploy resources globally, and develop a high-performing team while leveraging data analytics and digital

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

• Internal Audit Leadership: Establish the function's strategy, priorities, operating rhythm, talent agenda, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Maintain relationships with senior leaders and align with business strategy and emerging risks.
• Risk-Based Audit Portfolio: Develop and execute a global, risk-based portfolio of audits informed by risk assessments and business priorities.
• Audit Execution: Lead planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up to ensure timely, high-quality engagements.
• Executive Insights & Remediation: Translate findings into actionable insights for senior leadership and drive remediation.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide advisory support for significant initiatives while maintaining independence.
• Risk & Assurance Coordination: Align with SOX, ERM, Ethics, IT Audit, and external audit teams to minimize gaps.
• Global Resource Management: Allocate audit resources across teams and geographies based on risk and priorities.
• People Leadership: Develop a high-performing global team through coaching and succession planning.
• Digital Audit & Analytics: Promote data analytics, AI, AuditBoard, and other digital capabilities to improve processes.

Skills

Leadership

Risk-based auditing

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Strategic advisory

Resource management

Project management

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AuditBoard

ERP systems

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Director, Internal Audit to lead a global FinOps Internal Audit portfolio focused on financial and operational risks across assigned businesses, regions, and enterprise processes. The role emphasizes risk-based assurance, strong internal controls, and clear leadership insights to senior management.

The successful candidate will build relationships with senior leaders, deploy resources globally, and develop a high-performing team while leveraging data analytics and digital