Head of Internal Audit & Compliance Excellence

RH; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking a Senior Leader, Internal Audit to lead the execution of the company’s internal audit plan, focusing on operational and compliance controls. You will report to the Vice President, Internal Audit and oversee design, testing, remediation, and monitoring with adherence to IIA, SEC, and PCAOB guidelines.

The role shapes the maturity of a compliance function through strategic leadership, collaboration with business partners, and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in internal controls, audit, or SOX testing in mid-size to large organizations.
• Expertise in IIA requirements and testing of operational processes and controls.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide risk assessments and developing Internal Audit Plans.
• Experience managing compliance monitoring functions (preventive and detective controls).
• Experience developing and leading retail audits (inventory, vendor, hospitality, etc.).
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred; public accounting or consumer company desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit procedures to improve global processes and ensure compliance with IIA guidelines.
• Maintain deep expertise in IIA standards and audit excellence across RH.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks; design and execute audits.
• Own the entire audit lifecycle in alignment with IIA guidelines.
• Present audit findings and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with process owners to train and strengthen ownership of internal processes and compliance practices.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to identify best practices and drive improvements in operations and finance.
• Champion a culture of compliance with collaboration and high quality standards.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit

SOX testing

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred

Tools

IIA standards familiarity

Job description

RH is seeking a Senior Leader, Internal Audit to lead the execution of the company’s internal audit plan, focusing on operational and compliance controls. You will report to the Vice President, Internal Audit and oversee design, testing, remediation, and monitoring with adherence to IIA, SEC, and PCAOB guidelines.

The role shapes the maturity of a compliance function through strategic leadership, collaboration with business partners, and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and