Senior Leader, Internal Audit

Summary

Lead operational and compliance components of the annual Internal Audit Plan, overseeing audit and compliance initiatives from planning and testing through remediation and monitoring. This role advances risk management and compliance practices through strategic leadership, strong business partnerships, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute audits, risk assessments, and monitoring processes in alignment with IIA standards and internal requirements.
• Oversee the full audit lifecycle and report findings with actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with process owners to strengthen process ownership, compliance practices, and operational effectiveness.
• Build cross-functional partnerships and champion a culture of compliance, integrity, and quality.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit, accounting, or SOX testing, preferably in a mid-size to large retail or consumer business.
• Expertise in IIA requirements, operational controls, enterprise risk assessments, and Internal Audit Plan development.
• Experience managing compliance monitoring and leading retail audits; strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred; public accounting or consumer-facing company experience desirable.
• Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 10-15% and work at a computer for extended periods.