Head of Internal Audit & Controls - Remote

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC; The Woodlands (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to design and lead the company’s audit function across finance, operations, and shared services. The role will develop a risk-based audit plan and strengthen governance while building SOPs and a robust control framework.

You will drive SOX readiness, identify control gaps with site leaders, and oversee remediation. This remote role requires periodic travel to company facilities and reports to the CFO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/CIA/CFE strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of internal audit, controls, or business process experience.
• Experience in private-equity-owned, multi-site manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience designing SOX/internal control frameworks and leading process improvements.
• Willingness to travel to company sites (estimated 25–40%).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lead the Company's internal audit function, including an annual risk-based audit plan covering financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Develop and maintain a library of documented business processes and SOPs across finance, operations, and shared services.
• Evaluate and strengthen the Company's internal control environment; lead SOX readiness and remediation efforts.
• Partner with site and functional leaders to identify gaps, drive corrective action plans to closure.
• Lead post-close process integration for acquired businesses, standardizing controls and reporting.
• Perform periodic and ad hoc audits and present findings to CFO and Audit Committee.
• Establish KPIs/KCIs to monitor process health and control effectiveness.
• Support external auditors, lenders, and insurers with process and controls documentation.
• Build out and manage an internal audit team as the function scales.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

SOX compliance

Process mapping

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CIA/CFE preferred

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies, LLC is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to design and lead the company’s audit function across finance, operations, and shared services. The role will develop a risk-based audit plan and strengthen governance while building SOPs and a robust control framework.

You will drive SOX readiness, identify control gaps with site leaders, and oversee remediation. This remote role requires periodic travel to company facilities and reports to the CFO.