Internal Audit Director

The Internal Audit Director participates in the evaluation of risk assessment which includes developing audit programs and objectives; reviewing work completed by members of the internal audit department; and coordinating and performing compliance and operational audit projects for risk areas throughout the organization. This position includes direct management responsibilities.

This is a hybrid position with the expectation to be onsite at our headquarters at least 8-days a month in Westbrook, ME.

What You Will Be Doing

• You will review work completed by other members of the internal audit department (i.e. Internal Auditors).
• You will manage staff, which includes assignment of work, monitoring activities, and evaluation of performance, as well as providing coaching, guidance, and promoting staff development.
• You will be the key point of contact for the external auditors on all activities.
• You will take the lead on maintaining our internal software systems.
• You will lead our quality control program activities.
• You will participate in the evaluation of risk assessment and the development of Internal Audit Department objectives and metrics tracking those objectives.
• You will develop, gather and test evidence supporting the worldwide Internal Control validation and External Audit activities.
• You will coordinate and perform compliance and operational audit projects for risk areas throughout the organization.
• You will coordinate and perform consulting projects to analyze corporate and worldwide business processes.
• You will research and provide guidance in the development of corporate policies and procedures.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 10 years of a combination of external and internal audit experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with ability to multi task in a complex and demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with all levels of management
• Good communication skills; written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of IT systems and IT data analysis
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, etc.)
• SAP experience desired
• Knowledge of internal controls
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

• Base salary of $185k (based on experience)
• Opportunity for an annual bonus and equity
• Health / Dental / Vision benefits from day one
• 5% matching 401k
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more
  
  

Why IDEXX?

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

 

Let’s pursue what matters together. 

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.