Sr Director, Internal Audit

Brobston Group LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group LLC in Seattle is seeking a Sr Director of Internal Audit to lead the enterprise audit function with analytics-enabled assurance across retail, supply chain, digital and technology areas. This hybrid, Seattle-based role partners with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to surface risks early and inform executive decisions.

The role requires 15+ years of progressive audit experience, with strong leadership, tech-audit, and risk-management skills. A CPA/CIA/CISA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, or advisory with senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading or shaping an enterprise internal audit function.
• Deep experience auditing technology-enabled environments, including ERP, data platforms, and automated/AI workflows.
• Track record implementing analytics-driven and continuous audit approaches.
• Strong technology, cybersecurity, identity, and third-party risk assurance experience.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex risk issues clearly to executives and Board members.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute a modern internal audit strategy aligned to enterprise risks and strategic objectives.
• Lead and oversee audits across retail, supply chain, digital, and technology-enabled processes.
• Advance continuous monitoring and analytics-driven audit execution models.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify control breakdowns, emerging risks, and margin-impacting issues.
• Expand governance and oversight for AI, automation, cybersecurity, and third-party risk.
• Develop, coach, and retain a high-performing internal audit leadership team.
• Communicate concise, actionable audit insight to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Analytics

Executive communication

Auditing tech-enabled environments

Education

CPA/CIA/CISA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Data platforms

Job description

Summary

The Sr Director of Internal Audit leads the enterprise internal audit function, shaping strategy and providing analytics-enabled assurance across retail, supply chain, digital, and technology. This hybrid, Seattle-based role partners with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to surface risks early, strengthen controls, and inform executive decision making.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute a modern internal audit strategy aligned to enterprise risks and strategic objectives.
• Lead and oversee audits across retail, supply chain, digital, and technology-enabled processes.
• Advance continuous monitoring and analytics-driven audit execution models.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify control breakdowns, emerging risks, and margin-impacting issues.
• Expand governance and oversight for AI, automation, cybersecurity, and third-party risk.
• Develop, coach, and retain a high-performing internal audit leadership team.
• Communicate concise, actionable audit insight to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, risk, or advisory with senior leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience leading or materially shaping an enterprise internal audit function.
• Deep experience auditing technology-enabled environments, including ERP, data platforms, and automated/AI workflows.
• Track record implementing analytics-driven and continuous audit approaches.
• Strong technology, cybersecurity, identity, and third-party risk assurance experience.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex risk issues clearly to executives and Board members.