Internal Audit/SOX - Director

PwC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 410,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

401k

Job summary

PwC is looking for an Internal Audit/SOX Director to lead internal audit and controls work across diverse environments, setting strategic direction and mentoring teams. You will drive governance, risk management, and control design while leveraging AI-enabled tools to modernize delivery.

You will oversee multiple engagements, contribute to business growth, and partner with clients at executive levels to build trusted relationships within PwC's Advisory practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 9+ years of experience in internal audit and SOX leadership.
• CIA/CPA/CISA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit and SOX engagements across control assessment, testing and reporting.
• Direct client discussions on governance, risk, and internal control design across varied operating models.
• Develop internal audit plans addressing control gaps and process improvements.
• Oversee methodologies, risk analysis and data analytics for financial and operational controls.
• Advise on internal controls over financial reporting and remediation tracking.
• Guide adoption of AI-enabled audit tools and automation to modernize delivery.
• Review work products for accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Build client trust through executive relationships and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

Governance risk

Leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Internal Audit/SOX Director you will lead internal audit and controls work that helps clients assess governance, risk management, and internal control design across diverse business environments. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and shape client engagements while mentoring future leaders and driving decisions that support growth, quality, integrity, and inclusion within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will oversee multiple workstreams, bring internal audit and internal controls over financial reporting experience to client teams, and help develop solutions that use risk technology, AI, and delivery models to address changing business needs.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal audit and SOX engagements across control assessment, testing, and reporting activities
• Directing client conversations on governance, risk, and internal control design across varied operating models
• Developing internal audit plans that address control gaps, compliance requirements, and business process improvement opportunities
• Overseeing the use of audit methodologies, risk analysis, and data analytics to evaluate financial and operational controls
• Advising on internal controls over financial reporting, issue management, and remediation tracking for complex environments
• Guiding the adoption of AI-enabled audit tools, digital tooling, and automation to modernize delivery approaches
• Reviewing work products and findings to validate accuracy, consistency, and alignment with professional and technical standards
• Building client trust through executive-level relationship management, business development support, and cross-functional coordination

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 9 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Accounting, Analytics/Data Science, Business Administration/Management, Computer Science/Information Systems, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance, Health Administration/Public Health, Law/Legal Studies, Mathematics/Statistics
• At least one of the following: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification(s)
• Demonstrating director-level internal audit and SOX leadership across client engagements
• Driving internal controls, governance, and risk management improvements
• Developing thought leadership and innovative control solutions
• Balancing strategic direction with detail-oriented execution
• Coaching leaders and cultivating talent across teams

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.