Head of Internal Audit & Controls Strategy

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fortinet in Sunnyvale is establishing an internal audit function and seeks a Director of Internal Audit to join the CFO’s leadership team. This on-site role will collaborate with the Audit Committee and report to senior management.

The position leads risk-based audits, SOX controls, anti-fraud measures, and coordination with external auditors, driving assurance over controls, compliance, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of internal audit experience, mix of public accounting and corporate audit preferred.
• Experience in technology sector and with public companies required.
• Familiarity with Oracle ERP and Salesforce CRM is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and test internal controls across the organization.
• Maintain ongoing assessment of the control environment and significant issues.
• Develop test plans and coordinate SOX-related management testing.
• Create risk-based audit plans addressing significant exposures.
• Design anti-fraud criteria and controls.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Lead internal audits and support investigations as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors during audits.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Big 4 background

Technology familiarity

SOX/controls testing

Audit leadership

Tools

Oracle ERP

Salesforce CRM

AI for audits

Job description

Fortinet in Sunnyvale is establishing an internal audit function and seeks a Director of Internal Audit to join the CFO’s leadership team. This on-site role will collaborate with the Audit Committee and report to senior management.

The position leads risk-based audits, SOX controls, anti-fraud measures, and coordination with external auditors, driving assurance over controls, compliance, and financial reporting.