VP Internal Audit

IFF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in New York is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead the global audit function, develop risk-based plans, and provide independent assurance to the CFO, Audit Committee, and board.

This executive will advance ethics, controls, and continuous improvement across financial, operational, data analytics, and technology audits, including SOX 404 compliance and investigations in partnership with Legal, HR, Compliance, and Security.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience across audit, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years in senior audit leadership roles and global internal audit experience.
• Deep knowledge of SOX Section 404 and corporate governance.
• Experience leading a global internal audit function in a publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global internal audit function and set risk-based plans.
• Oversee SOX 404 compliance program and control evaluation.
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency and remediation.
• Support investigations involving fraud, misconduct, or ethics concerns.
• Promote ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication skills

Data analytics

Auditing

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Audit technology

Automation tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Summary

What's your next big career move? If it involves strengthening governance, shaping enterprise risk strategy, and advising executive leadership and the The Head of Internal Audit serves as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to improve the organization's operations, governance, risk management, and internal control environment. Reporting functionally to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Internal Audit leads the global internal audit function and serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Board. This executive is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based audit plan, overseeing SOX compliance activities, evaluating enterprise risks, conducting special investigations, and promoting a culture of ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization. IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise, fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk, and driving value across global operations. The Head of Internal Audit serves as the Chief Audit Executive and a trusted advisor to executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. This leader is responsible for developing and executing a risk-based global audit strategy, overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities, evaluating enterprise risks, supporting special investigations, and promoting a culture of ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role is based in our HQ in New York .

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Serve as the primary liaison between Internal Audit and the Audit Committee, presenting audit plans, findings, emerging risks, control matters, and remediation progress.
• Maintain the independence and objectivity of the Internal Audit function, including unrestricted access to the Audit Committee and executive sessions when appropriate.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based global audit plan covering financial, operational, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic risks.
• Lead enterprise risk assessments, monitor emerging risks, and provide independent perspectives on governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Oversee the organization's Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance program, including the evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness.
• Coordinate with external auditors to improve efficiency, facilitate appropriate reliance, and monitor the remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Support investigations involving fraud, misconduct, ethics concerns, or potential policy violations in partnership with Legal, Human Resources, Compliance, and Security.
• Drive innovation across audit methodologies through data analytics, automation, technology, and artificial intelligence-enabled auditing.
• Build and lead a high-performing global audit team while strengthening succession planning, professional development, and talent pipelines across financial, operational, data analytics, and technology audit disciplines.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience across audit, accounting, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
• At least 10 years of experience in senior audit leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading a global internal audit function within a publicly traded company.
• Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, the Securities and Exchange Commission reporting environment, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance.
• Strong understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors' Global Internal Audit Standards and relevant professional practices.
• Experience applying data analytics, automation, and audit technology to strengthen audit coverage and insights.
• Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and communicate effectively with an Audit Committee or Board of Directors.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across an organization while maintaining the independence, professional judgment, and objectivity required of the Chief Audit Executive.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Experience advancing artificial intelligence-enabled auditing or leading technology-enabled transformation within a global internal audit function.

Why Choose Us?

Lead a global function with direct exposure to executive leadership and the Audit Committee.

Influence enterprise governance, risk management, and control strategy at the highest level of the organization.

Shape the future of Internal Audit through analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence.