Global VP, Internal Audit & Risk Strategy

Samsonite; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsonite is seeking a VP of Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit function and shape enterprise risk and audit strategy. This executive role reports to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO and focuses on strengthening controls, delivering insights to senior leadership and the Board, and guiding a high-performing, diverse team.

You will create an agile, risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance areas, leveraging analytics and AI-driven tools to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive audit experience in Big 4 or large multinational.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA preferred.
• CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, US GAAS, IAS, and IIA standards.
• SOX 404 compliance and control testing experience.
• Self-directed leader with global team experience.
• Executive presence with strong business judgement.
• Willing to travel 20–30%.
• Experience with data analytics platforms and automation.
• Experience with HFM and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise risk assessment and communicate top risks.
• Own and oversee SOX 404 compliance program.
• Develop strategic, risk-based audit plan across the org.
• Summarize audit results to CFO and Audit Committee.
• Lead global audit team and foster top talent.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-driven tools to enhance coverage.
• Partner with management to define issues and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with External Audit and Legal on compliance programs.
• Travel approximately 20–30%.

Skills

SOX 404 testing

Global team leadership

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Executive communication

Internal controls

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

HFM

SAP

BI tools

Job description

Samsonite is seeking a VP of Internal Audit to lead the global internal audit function and shape enterprise risk and audit strategy. This executive role reports to the Audit Committee with a dotted line to the CFO and focuses on strengthening controls, delivering insights to senior leadership and the Board, and guiding a high-performing, diverse team.

You will create an agile, risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance areas, leveraging analytics and AI-driven tools to