Sr. Director, Internal Audit

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive enterprise risk assessment process, including creating an enterprise risk heat map, presented annually to Senior Leadership and Audit Committee.
• Develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with objectives and regulations, including operational and compliance audits.
• Coordinate with external auditors to optimize coverage and minimize duplication.
• Partner with Legal and SOX Compliance on investigations from reporting mechanisms.
• Present audit findings, recommendations, and remediation progress to CFO and Audit Committee.
• Partner with business leaders to identify control gaps, recommend scalable improvements.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate closure of findings.
• Stay current on emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments in technology.
• Develop internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies for a scalable framework.
• Act as strategic advisor to Audit Committee and Senior Leadership on risks, initiatives, and business changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management; 3-5 years in senior leadership.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification required.
• Technology industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-volume transaction/credit card settlement companies preferred.
• Public company experience.
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO, COBIT) and risk assessment methodologies.
• Familiarity with SOX 404 compliance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, influence without authority.
• Experience with audit management software and data analytics tools a plus.

Compensation

Salary range: $249,000 - $316,000 annually (bonus pay included). Competitive compensation and equity.