Global VP, Internal Audit & Risk Leadership

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a VP, Internal Audit to design, execute, and continuously improve the global internal audit function. This executive role partners with the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and business unit leaders to assess risk, strengthen controls, and drive accountability across financial, IT/cybersecurity, and compliance domains.

The VP leads a global audit team, develops the audit plan, oversees M&A due diligence, fraud investigations, and third-party relationships while ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in internal audit at the executive level.
• Deep knowledge of IIA Standards, COSO, and PCAOB audit standards.
• Strong advisory capabilities to senior management and the Board.

Responsibilities

• Lead global internal audit function and report to Audit Committee.
• Develop and manage risk-based annual audit plan across domains.
• Oversee IT/cybersecurity, SOX, and regulatory compliance engagements.
• Ensure QAIP and conformance with professional standards.

Skills

Executive leadership

Internal audit

SOX 404

IT audit

Risk management

Education

CPA or CIA

MBA preferred

Tools

Data analytics

Audit software

Job description

Intuitive Surgical is seeking a VP, Internal Audit to design, execute, and continuously improve the global internal audit function. This executive role partners with the Audit Committee, CEO, CFO, and business unit leaders to assess risk, strengthen controls, and drive accountability across financial, IT/cybersecurity, and compliance domains.

The VP leads a global audit team, develops the audit plan, oversees M&A due diligence, fraud investigations, and third-party relationships while ensuring