Internal Audit/SOX - Director

Eliassen Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks an Internal Audit/SOX Director to lead objective assessments of financial statements and controls across diverse industries in the San Francisco area. You will set strategic direction, build a high-performing internal audit function, and mentor future leaders while driving value-driven engagements.

The role emphasizes leveraging AI and risk technologies to enhance audit processes, manage stakeholder relationships, and promote quality, integrity, and inclusion within the team

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Internal Audit and SOX program ownership or oversight.
• Experience setting up, transforming, and managing internal audit functions, including co-sourcing or outsourcing models.
• Hands-on application of AI and risk technologies within audit processes.
• Track record of business development and converting opportunities into engagements.
• History of mentoring teams and developing future leaders.
• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and delivering value-focused outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and development of internal audit services across various industries.
• Oversee implementation of internal audit function setups, transformations, and managed services.
• Utilize AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes and deliver innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with clients to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes.
• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities and converting them into successful engagements.
• Mentor and guide the next generation of leaders within the internal audit team.
• Promote a culture of quality, integrity, and inclusion while maintaining our client's reputation.
• Develop and implement business process improvements to optimize audit efficiency.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver value-driven audit services.
• Confirm data integrity, security, and compliance within audit frameworks.

Skills

Internal Audit Leadership

SOX/Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Business Development

Tools

AI risk technologies

Job description

Description

Our client seeks an Internal Audit/SOX Director to lead independent and objective assessments of financial statements and internal controls across diverse industries. The role will set strategic direction, build and optimize internal audit functions, and leverage AI and risk technologies to address the full spectrum of risks. The Director will drive business development, oversee multiple projects, and cultivate a culture of quality, integrity, inclusion, and commercial mindset while mentoring future leaders and collaborating across networks to deliver value-driven audit services.

Rate: $135.00 to $140.00 per hour W2

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and development of internal audit services across various industries.


• Oversee implementation of internal audit function setups, transformations, and managed services.


• Utilize AI and risk technology to enhance audit processes and deliver innovative solutions.


• Collaborate with clients to evaluate compliance with regulations and assess governance and risk management processes.


• Drive business growth by identifying market opportunities and converting them into successful engagements.


• Mentor and guide the next generation of leaders within the internal audit team.


• Promote a culture of quality, integrity, and inclusion while maintaining our client's reputation.


• Develop and implement business process improvements to optimize audit efficiency.


• Manage stakeholder relationships and expectations to deliver value-driven audit services.


• Confirm data integrity, security, and compliance within audit frameworks.

Experience Requirements

• Proven leadership in Internal Audit and SOX program ownership or oversight.


• Experience setting up, transforming, and managing internal audit functions, including co-sourcing or outsourcing models.


• Hands-on application of AI and risk technologies within audit processes.


• Track record of business development and converting opportunities into engagements.


• History of mentoring teams and developing future leaders.


• Experience managing stakeholder expectations and delivering value-focused outcomes.