Senior Director of Internal Audit

SNI Financial; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SNI Financial is seeking a Senior Director, Internal Audit to lead risk-based audits, establish enterprise risk assessments, and ensure high-quality delivery in line with IIA standards. The role emphasizes independence, objectivity, and collaboration with senior leadership across functions.

The successful candidate will guide SOX compliance, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements using data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, or related field.
• 10+ years of internal or external audit experience, preferably with a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• CPA required.
• Strong expertise in internal audit, accounting processes, SOX, COSO, US GAAP, and risk assessment.
• Experience building and leading data analytics programs; proficiency with tools such as Alteryx, ACL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-range audit plan and enterprise risk assessment.
• Lead risk-based audits and ensure timely, high-quality delivery in accordance with IIA standards.
• Identify and communicate recommendations addressing current and emerging risks.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen controls, improve processes, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Leverage data analytics and develop key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial and operational risks.
• Prepare reporting and metrics for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Lead cross-functional assurance, compliance, and risk initiatives.
• Provide SOX guidance and support as needed.
• Recruit, coach, and develop internal audit professionals while building a strong team culture and leadership pipeline.
• Continuously improve audit methodology, processes, and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Communication

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Alteryx

ACL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Senior Director, Internal Audit will provide risk and control leadership across the organization. This role leads risk-based audits and strategic initiatives, evaluates financial, operational, and compliance controls, and provides practical recommendations to strengthen processes, mitigate risk, and improve efficiency.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with senior leadership across functions and regions, serve as a trusted audit advisor, and lead with independence and objectivity. This role requires strong knowledge of professional audit standards, COSO, risk assessment, SOX, and internal controls, along with proven leadership and team development experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-range audit plan and enterprise risk assessment.
• Lead risk-based audits and ensure timely, high-quality delivery in accordance with IIA standards.
• Identify and communicate recommendations addressing current and emerging risks.
• Partner with business leaders to strengthen controls, improve processes, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Leverage data analytics and develop key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor financial and operational risks.
• Prepare reporting and metrics for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Lead cross-functional assurance, compliance, and risk initiatives.
• Provide SOX guidance and support as needed.
• Recruit, coach, and develop internal audit professionals while building a strong team culture and leadership pipeline.
• Continuously improve audit methodology, processes, and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, MIS, or related field.
• 10+ years of internal or external audit experience, preferably with a public accounting firm or publicly traded company.
• CPA required.
• Strong expertise in internal audit, accounting processes, SOX, COSO, US GAAP, and risk assessment.
• Experience building and leading data analytics programs; proficiency with tools such as Alteryx, ACL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and collaborate with senior stakeholders.