Strategic Chief Audit Executive

Savannah River National Laboratory; Aiken (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA options

Disability (company paid)

Life Insurance

AD&D (company paid)

Savings & Investment plan

Company match 50¢/$ up to 8%

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to lead the internal audit function and provide independent assurance across governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance. The role reports to the Audit Committee and executive leadership, shaping the audit program and strategic risk responses.

The CAE will develop risk-based plans, advise on major initiatives, and coordinate with external auditors and regulators to strengthen accountability and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, accounting, compliance, risk management, or internal controls.
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience in senior audit, compliance, finance, or risk role.
• One or more professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE.
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading a risk-based audit program.
• Experience reporting to executive leadership and/or an Audit Committee or Board.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and professional credibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s internal audit function with independence and objectivity.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan for review by the Audit Committee.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Oversee internal audits across financial, operational, compliance, and IT areas.
• Report significant audit findings, emerging risks, and control issues to the Audit Committee and leadership.
• Monitor remediation actions and follow up on management’s progress.
• Assess fraud risk and support investigations as appropriate.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, compliance, legal, and finance.
• Ensure the internal audit function operates per IIA standards.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing internal audit team.
• Advise leadership on risk implications of strategic initiatives and major projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Internal audit

Governance

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Internal Auditing, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IIA standards

Job description

Savannah River National Laboratory is seeking a Chief Audit Executive to lead the internal audit function and provide independent assurance across governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance. The role reports to the Audit Committee and executive leadership, shaping the audit program and strategic risk responses.

The CAE will develop risk-based plans, advise on major initiatives, and coordinate with external auditors and regulators to strengthen accountability and continuous