Director, Internal Audit

• Lead and manage the internal audit function, overseeing audit planning, execution, and reporting in alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate, reinforce, and promote SOX 404 program standards for documentation, control design, and effectiveness testing.
• Assist in annual SOX scoping and risk assessment activities to ensure accurate coverage of key financial and operational processes.
• Collaborate with global and regional audit teams to perform walkthroughs, testing, remediation, and documentation of business controls.
• Maintain the SOX workpaper management tool and ensure audit documentation meets professional and regulatory standards.
• Assess risks, develop detailed audit programs, execute audit steps, and communicate results and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiency and process enhancement across departments.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with process owners and external auditors to support audit readiness and continuous compliance.
• Prepare business stakeholders for internal and external audit reviews, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and professional development to internal audit team members.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned.

Qualifications:

Technical Competence and proficiency in:

• S. GAAP and/or IFRS
• COSO internal control framework
• Sarbanes–Oxley Act (Sections 302, 404, 806)
• PCAOB audit standards (for coordination with external auditors)
• Risk-based auditing and data analytics
• IT general controls and cybersecurity risks
• Enterprise risk management (ERM) principles
• Ethics and compliance frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required; with CPA, CIA, or CISA strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience in internal/external audit, accounting, or risk management in a public company environment.
• Minimum 5 years leading an internal audit team or managing complex audit programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in SOX compliance, internal controls, and operational audits.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels.
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, and Visio; experience with audit management systems and ERP platforms preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Experience in retail or e-commerce industry is a plus.