VP, Global Internal Audit & SOX / Tech Risk

Teradyne; North Reading (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Teradyne seeks a strategic Vice President, Internal Audit to lead our global audit programs, spanning financial, operational, and IT audits. You will craft risk-based plans, report to the Audit Committee, and elevate internal controls across Teradyne's diverse businesses.

The role demands senior leadership, strong governance instincts, and a proven track record in SOX compliance, ERP initiatives, and cyber risk. A hybrid schedule is expected, with engagement across global teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Significant progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management, including senior leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at the executive and board level
• Proven experience building, mentoring, and leading diverse, global teams
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to operate independently while partnering effectively across functions and geographies
• Experience leading SOX compliance programs
• Direct exposure to Audit Committee and Board reporting, with the executive presence to engage CFO- and CEO-level stakeholders
• Working knowledge of IT audit, cybersecurity risk, and ERP implementation considerations
• Demonstrated interest and experience in applying AI and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency
• Collaborative, process-focused, and adaptable leadership style that builds trust with stakeholders rather than relying on a punitive posture

Responsibilities

• Lead the global internal audit function, including financial, operational, compliance, and technology audits
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with business priorities and enterprise risks
• Partner with executive leadership and the Audit Committee provide insights on control effectiveness, emerging risks, and governance practices
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global internal audit team
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
• Support continuous improvement by recommending practical, value-added solutions to strengthen processes and controls
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve audit quality, efficiency, and analytical depth
• Lead the SOX testing program, including managing quarterly and year-end peak cycles, and oversee operational audits and special investigations
• Collaborate with external auditors on their reliance of Internal Audit’s SOX control testing and their independent attestation of the effectiveness of all SOX controls
• Ensure audit activities are performed in accordance with professional standards and company policies
• Maintain a multi-year audit rotation schedule across legal entities and divisions, adjusting focus dynamically based on emerging risks and organizational change
• Foster a collaborative, non-punitive audit culture, encouraging open dialogue with report stakeholders and flexibility in control documentation
• Cultivate a proactive working relationship with the Audit Committee Chair, including pre-meeting alignment
• Expand the team’s technology audit capability to address cybersecurity priorities and support the new ERP implementation
• Build succession bench strength within the function, including the development of a strong internal audit manager, and position internal audit as a career-development pathway into broader roles across the company

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal audit leadership

IT audit

Cybersecurity

ERP implementation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Audit software

Job description

Teradyne seeks a strategic Vice President, Internal Audit to lead our global audit programs, spanning financial, operational, and IT audits. You will craft risk-based plans, report to the Audit Committee, and elevate internal controls across Teradyne's diverse businesses.

The role demands senior leadership, strong governance instincts, and a proven track record in SOX compliance, ERP initiatives, and cyber risk. A hybrid schedule is expected, with engagement across global teams.