VP Internal Audit

Ladders; New York (NY); On-site; USD 269,000 - 384,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a VP Internal Audit to lead a global function in the Food & Beverages space. The role reports to executive leadership and the Audit Committee in New York, NY, with US-based candidates only.

You will shape enterprise governance, risk management, and SOX compliance while modernizing audit practices through data analytics and technology, building a high‑performing team for a publicly traded global business.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, risk management, or compliance.
• 10+ years in senior audit leadership roles.
• Experience leading a global internal audit function in a publicly traded company.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and enterprise risk management.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards and practices.
• Experience with data analytics, automation, and audit technology.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee.
• Maintain the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based global audit plan.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and monitor emerging risks.
• Oversee the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance program.
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency and monitoring.
• Support investigations involving fraud and misconduct.
• Drive innovation through data analytics and audit technology.
• Build and lead a high-performing global audit team.

Skills

Data analytics

Audit leadership

Risk management

SOX compliance

Internal audit standards

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)

Tools

Audit technology

Data analytics tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a VP Internal Audit to join the team of a leader in the Food & Beverages space.

This leader will oversee a global Internal Audit function with direct visibility to executive leadership and the Audit Committee. The role will shape enterprise governance, risk management, and SOX compliance while strengthening the organization’s control environment. The VP will also drive modernization of audit practices through data analytics and technology, building a high-performing team that supports a complex, publicly traded global business.

Location: New York, NY - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $268,898 – $384,140 annually

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee
• Maintain the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based global audit plan
• Lead enterprise risk assessments and monitor emerging risks
• Oversee the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance program
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency and monitoring
• Support investigations involving fraud and misconduct
• Drive innovation through data analytics and audit technology
• Build and lead a high-performing global audit team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive experience in audit, accounting, risk management, or compliance
• 10+ years in senior audit leadership roles
• Experience leading a global internal audit function in a publicly traded company
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and enterprise risk management
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards and practices
• Experience with data analytics, automation, and audit technology

Benefits

• Lead a global function with exposure to executive leadership
• Influence enterprise governance and risk management strategies
• Shape the future of Internal Audit through technology
• Build and develop a high-performing audit organization
• Make a meaningful impact in a global, innovative organization

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.